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WENDY'S 9888

502 US 27 S, Lake Placid FL 33852 · 863.465.1600

Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats80
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3801032
Grade history
JAN 25
FEB 25
JUL 25
NOV 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 4 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 3 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jul 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 20, 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 on gasket of walk-in freezer, causing it to not fully close.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing to fill cups with water at back by dishwasher. Employee was educated about proper use.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup on walk-in freezer door gasket causing it not to fully close.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Drain cover(s) missing at line. Operator will obtain.
Basic/29-18-4/Corrective Action Taken
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed behind self serve soda machine. Operator states will clean tonight.
Basic/36-01-4/Corrective Action Taken
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Operator states will be cleaned tonight.
Basic/14-69-4/Corrective Action Taken
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust under triple sink. Operator states will clean tonight.
Basic/36-27-5/Corrective Action Taken
Jan 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at male bathroom and female bathroom.
Intermediate/31B-05-4
Jan 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 20, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator could not locate training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Dec 20, 2023 · Operator could not locate food safety training. Time Extended
Oct 18, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Shredded cheese at wait station. Operator covered.
High priority/08B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator could not locate training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at self service soda station, dishwasher area.
Basic/36-01-4/Warning
Jul 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. N. C. Signed form.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in male restroom. Work orders are pending.
Basic/36-37-5/Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling vent with moisture dripping on to floor at cash out. Not dripping on any food or single serve items. Work orders are pending.
Basic/36-32-5/Corrective Action Taken
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at triple sink.
Basic/16-46-4
Walk-in cooler shelves soiled.
Basic/14-17-4

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.