WENDY'S 598
1910 W. MEMORIAL BLVD, Lakeland FL 33815
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coffee cream 59F front counter. operator discarded cream
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in bottom of hand washing sink. On front line
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer door
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bathroom cleaner stored on cart next to paper towels. manager removed cleaner
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice up on bottom of walk-in freezer.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Several spoons and ladles with food contact surface up on the front cookline
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Buildup grease on floor behind the grills and fryers
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth in drive thru
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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,
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf above the 3 compartment sink.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coffee cream 59F front counter. operator discarded cream
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Ordered shut on the spot. 2 violations recorded. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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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
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Dining room being remodeled front counter. They covered opening with plastic.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored next to buns, salt. operator moved cleaners.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth in bottom of prep sink. manager had employee remove towel.
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.