Inspection Report

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WENDY'S 9888

502 US 27 S · LAKE PLACID · Highlands County · FL 33852

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 18, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3372995
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8440762
DBPR license3801032

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical3 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#2High Priority08B-02-4

High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Shredded cheese at wait station. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 1

#3Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator could not locate training. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 1

#1Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at self service soda station, dishwasher area. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:34 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.