WENDY'S 596
280 LAKELAND PARK BLVD · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33809
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
See what changed since the last inspection.
Sign in or create a free account to browse without ads and see newly cited, repeated, and no-longer-cited violation categories.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 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 in front of walk in cooler.
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop
Basic 5
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed on employee during food preparation, employee put on hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
16-16-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Discussed proper rinsing after washing.
22-54-4Basic – Equipment and utensils rinsed after the application of the sanitizer solution. Observed container rinsed after sanitation in 3-compartment sink. Discussed proper dishwashing procedures with general manager.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on walk in freezer door.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed around door. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 2:16 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.