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WENDY'S 7564

5610 CYPRESS GARDEN BLVD, Winter Haven FL 33884

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

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats42
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6305872
Grade history
SEP 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

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

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chocolate frosty mix.
High priority/01B-02-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ 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. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher is soiled with Dust/dirt debris.
Basic/16-21-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Front counter in front of the frosty machine.
Basic/36-17-5
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Top section of the microwave is soiled with food debris. Located at the end of the cook line.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the reach in drawers is soiled with food debris located at the fry station.
Basic/23-03-4
Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chocolate frosty mix.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chocolate frost mix 51F inside the hopper in the frosty machine. Frosty mix 51F in the insitge frosty machine hopper. The manager drained the machine and discarded the mix.
High priority/03A-02-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf above the 2 compartment sink.
Basic/24-08-4
Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink on the wall near the 3 compartment sink off from the kitchen. 79 F
Intermediate/27-16-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher between the 2 blue chemical containers.
Basic/16-21-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. A digital copy was provided.
Basic/50-09-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stacked on the shelf above the 2 compartment sink.
Basic/24-08-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease on the floor behind the fryers. Floor tiles missing near the condiment sandwich on the cook line. Floor tile in disrepair front counter/ Drive thru.
Basic/36-73-4
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On the cook line above the side meat cooler. An employee started to clean the microwave.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the reach in freezer doors at the fry station. Gasket on the walk in cooler door.
Basic/23-03-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in a bucket of water inside a blue mop bucket. The water was discarded.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer around wall and pipes connecting to fan.
Basic/14-69-4
Oct 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 24, 2024Warning 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.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation/Corrected On-Site
Aug 25, 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 ▾
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top back section of the dishwasher.
Basic/16-21-4
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4

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.