Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

WENDYS

FL TURNPIKE MILE MARKER 299 · WILDWOOD · Sumter County · FL 34785

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 13, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3361844
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8381104
DBPR license7000593

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedNovember 13, 2023 1:24 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedNovember 14, 2023 12:00 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#8High Priority08B-02-4

High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. French fries held in hot holding unit under shelf that has two rodent sticky traps on it **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handling cash then clean cups and lid without changing gloves or washing hands **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 12 small flies around hand sink at front counter **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -5 rodent droppings on floor next to box syrups in shared area with Dunkin' Donuts and KFC -4 rodent droppings under prep sink in Wendy's -3 rodent droppings under shelves across from 3 compartment sink in Wendy's -5 rodent droppings on top of microwave in Wendy's -8 rodent droppings on shelf next to microwave above raw burgers in Wendy's **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#12Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bacon in drain of hand sink in dish area **Warning**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles of coolers in back next to 3 compartment sink Microwave handle Oven handle **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Pans stacked on shelf across from 3 compartment sink **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket torn in reach in cooler below chili **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floor under raw burger cold holding cooler heavily soiled -floor under 3 compartment sink and shelves across from 3 compartment sink soiled **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic35B-08-4

Basic – Rodent sticky trap over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. 2 sticky rodent traps on shelf above fry station on cook line **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes above prepped lettuce in walk in cooler **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:27 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)

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