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 4
35A-04-4High Priority – 35A-04-4 Observed: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Two rodent droppings in dry storage at electrical box. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
12A-25-4High Priority – Observed: Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face then scooped ice into drink container. Operator educated employee, who washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
12A-11-4High Priority – Observed: Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee went to bathroom, came back to drive through and touched soda. Operator educated employee on proper sanitation, and the washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
35A-02-6High Priority – Observed: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One small flying insect at cashier station. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
Intermediate 2
11-26-1Intermediate – Observed: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator had all employees sign acknowledgment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
31B-03-4Intermediate – Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink in menâs bathroom. Operator placed soap at location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
Basic 3
13-02-4Basic – Observed: Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation: employee with loose hair past shoulders. Operator secured hair. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Priority: Basi
14-69-4Basic – Observed: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning** Priority: Basic
08B-12-5Basic – Observed: Stored food not covered. Pan bacon not covered in back. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:46 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.