WENDY'S #8181
5740 US 98 N, Lakeland FL 33809 · 863.816.8086
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found observed 1 live flying insect on computer screen at front counter. Manager eradicated flying insect.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Live, small flying insects found observed 1 live flying insect on computer screen at front counter. Manager eradicated flying insect.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer container stored near plastic single serve cups, manager moved to a safer location.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed in women's bathroom stall door not able to properly lock door, lock is not aligned correctly.
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Dumpster overflowing garbage.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door handles, employee moved tongs.
Single-service articles not protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters left out of protection, employee moved filters to protected container.
Water leaking from faucet. Observed at hand sink at end of cook line.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed interior of doors. Also exterior soiled on top area of unit.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit, employee cleaned top area of unit.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed cracked shell egg on carton, employee discarded egg.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed cracked shell egg on carton, employee discarded egg.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided written instructions to management.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield, employee cleaned interior shield.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed bottom area of door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris on gaskets in center unit on cookline.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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)
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in upright unit on cookline
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.