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WENDY'S 375

3081 W US HWY 90 · LAKE CITY · Columbia County · FL 32055

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 31, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3584484
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10808964
DBPR license2200171

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#6High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach under rack to left of three compartment sink. Employee killed a pond discarded roach. Area cleaned, pest control company contacted and scheduled for additional treatment. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jones Food Manager certification expired Oct 2024.

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager working with four employees present.

Basic 5

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards grooved. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach under rack to left of three compartment sink. Area cleaned, roach discarded, pest control company contacted and scheduled for additional treatment. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Right lid open.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:41 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.