WENDY'S 596
280 LAKELAND PARK BLVD, Lakeland FL 33809
Last inspected May 5, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and B. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 live flying insect in front of walk in cooler.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed debris on floor behind ice machine, employee cleaned floor.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed around door area.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 live flying insect in front of walk in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed on employee during food preparation, employee put on hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Discussed proper rinsing after washing.
Equipment and utensils rinsed after the application of the sanitizer solution. Observed container rinsed after sanitation in 3-compartment sink. Discussed proper dishwashing procedures with general manager.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on walk in freezer door.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed around door.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in cooler at front counter.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on soft drink drain rack, manager removed ice scoop.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in unit on cookline.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in maintenance closet.
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.