WENDYS 8590
1440 N US 17, Wauchula FL 33873 · 863.773.4055
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Printed a copy for operator.
★ 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. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef over raw bacon in walk in cooler, operator moved the ground beef.
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. Observed no proof, printed a copy for operator had employees sign by end of inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without a beard guard on in food preparation area, employee put one on.
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Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on door handle of oven in kitchen on the cook line, operator moved.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed torn gasket on reach in freezer in kitchen on cook line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers on shelf in back of kitchen.
Open dumpster lid.
Dec 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle of restroom cleaner above raw hard shell eggs on the cook line, operator moved.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink with two tops of bottles in it, operator discarded.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in women's bathroom, operator replaced.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with bracelet on while preparing food, employee removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several stacks of pans on the shelves towards back of kitchen with water in between them.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of potatoes on the floor in the walk in freezer, operator placed on shelf.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the reach in cooler on the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler are soiled with debris in the kitchen.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed the lids.
Jul 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee in food preparation area change gloves without hand washing, educate on importance of hand washing, employee washed hands.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with a bracelet while prepping food.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint on while cooking.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed a stack of pans on a shelve not getting the proper airflow to air dry correctly in back of kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with food debris in it.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the reach in cooler at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in the reach in cooler soiled with debris in the kitchen.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed the lid.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed light shield in back of kitchen is dirty.
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed glass cleaner next to clean pots in the dish area, operator removed.
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. Printed a copy for operator.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a pink substance on the white guard in the ice machine, operator cleaned.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a ceiling tile starting to hang in the corner over a food prep area in the kitchen near the dish machine.
Food stored on floor. Observed a box of oil on the floor in the kitchen operator picked up.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on the oven door in the kitchen, operator moved.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled with food debris.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed a copy for the operator.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the gaskets on the reach in doors under prep table in the kitchen soiled.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed one of the handwashing sinks in the women's bathroom is not working.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher in the red next to hand washing sink in the kitchen.
Sep 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light cover missing on the cook line.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan cover in the walk in cooler soiled.
Aug 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Sanitizer reading of the dishwasher 00ppm. Manager stoped using the dishwasher, set up the three compartment sink and called the technician.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. All items on time as a public health control stored on the front make line with no time marks. Manager stated the items were stored on time for approximately 30 minutes. Manager placed time marks on the items.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Food stored on floor. Several cases of food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Manager placed the items on a shelf.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light cover missing on the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of the hot holding on the make line soiled. Lid holders in the drive though area soiled.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan cover in the walk in cooler soiled.
Jan 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding) at make line. Operator stated items added just during lunch rush. added plastic lids to containers to quickly recook to 41F within 4 hours.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed one employee with hairband on wrist, one with bracelet on wrist at front line. Manager had employees remove and wash hands before returning to work.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees on cookline with no beard guards.Manager had employee apply beard guard.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stored wet and nested together with no way to properly air dry. Manager placed all back through dishwash.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed cup lids at drive through not inverted. Manager inverted.
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
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Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook online with hair pulled back on ponytail with loose bangs tucked behind ears. No head covering. Second cook on line with loose bangs.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook on line with no beard guard.
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