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WENDY'S 594

2240 GRIFFIN ROAD, Lakeland FL 33810 · 863-853-5757

Last inspected Jan 30, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats78
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6307558
Grade history
FEB 24
AUG 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jan 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area. Employee cleaned top of dishwasher unit..
Basic/16-21-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on ceiling near fan housing, and bottom corner of door..
Basic/14-69-4
Sep 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed around door and on fan cover.
Basic/14-69-4
Mar 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease on floor behind cook line equipment.
Basic/36-73-4
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed on blue dumpster. Manager properly attached lid to dumpster.
Basic/33-15-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on floor under fan components.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on soft drink drain rack, employee removed ice scoop.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic glove in sink at front counter. Manager removed glove from sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer on floor. Manager scraped some of the ice.
Basic/14-69-4/Corrective Action Taken
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on floor.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on soft drink drain rack, manager removed ice scoop.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed debris on floor behind ice machine employee cleaned floor.
Basic/36-73-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in beef patty unit on cookline, employee cleaned interior of unit.
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.