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WENDY'S 598

1910 W. MEMORIAL BLVD, Lakeland FL 33815

Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats56
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6301949
Grade history
JUL 24
MAY 25
OCT 25
MAY 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coffee cream 59F front counter. operator discarded cream
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in bottom of hand washing sink. On front line
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer door
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
May 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel stuffed into bulk ketchup lid, in contact with food. manager discarded.
High priority/14-86-1/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bathroom cleaner stored on cart next to paper towels. manager removed cleaner
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice up on bottom of walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Several spoons and ladles with food contact surface up on the front cookline
Basic/24-18-4
Oct 3, 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
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Buildup grease on floor behind the grills and fryers
Basic/36-73-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth in drive thru
Basic/21-12-4
May 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 500 ppm. The solution was diluted to 400pp,
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf above the 3 compartment sink.
Basic/24-08-4
Jul 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coffee cream 59F front counter. operator discarded cream
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Apr 15, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 15, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 2 violations recorded. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Bathroom not conveniently located and accessible to employees. Remodeling lobby, no bathroom available for employee or customer. Portable potty available in parking lot, no hand washing sink available for hand washing. Open and operating drive thru
Basic/32-19-4
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Dining room being remodeled front counter. They covered opening with plastic.
Basic/08B-36-4
Aug 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch hat and went to touch spatula. Manager stop and coach employee to wash hands.
High priority/12A-28-4/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored next to buns, salt. operator moved cleaners.
High priority/41-10-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth in bottom of prep sink. manager had employee remove towel.
Basic/21-12-4/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.