WENDY'S 3838
411 US HWY 27 S · AVON PARK · Highlands County · FL 33825
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 2 gallons of chili reaheating for 8 hours found at chili (127F – Reheating), manager discarded
03E-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed chili (127F – Reheating) reheating from 6am 8 hrs. Manager discarded. See stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 7
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed buildup of food and old labels on interior of dishwasher.
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook with watch. Manager had employee remove and wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 employees working with open foods and no beard guards.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Manager restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor and fan covers in walk-in freezer.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with old food debris on interior.
16-48-4Basic – Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed food debris on pans stacked on drying rack. Manager removed to dishwash. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 1:20 PM.
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.