WENDY'S #8181
5740 US 98 N · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33809
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found observed 1 live flying insect on computer screen at front counter. Manager eradicated flying insect. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer container stored near plastic single serve cups, manager moved to a safer location. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 6
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit.
32-04-4Basic – 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.
33-14-4Basic – Dumpster overflowing garbage.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door handles, employee moved tongs.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters left out of protection, employee moved filters to protected container. **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from faucet. Observed at hand sink at end of cook line.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:21 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.