Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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WENDYS 8590

1440 N US 17 · WAUCHULA · Hardee County · FL 33873

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 16, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3498310
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8876159
DBPR license3500210

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#9High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed glass cleaner next to clean pots in the dish area, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#10Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed a copy for operator. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a pink substance on the white guard in the ice machine, operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a ceiling tile starting to hang in the corner over a food prep area in the kitchen near the dish machine.

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a box of oil on the floor in the kitchen operator picked up. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on the oven door in the kitchen, operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled with food debris.

#6Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed a copy for the operator. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the gaskets on the reach in doors under prep table in the kitchen soiled.

#8Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed one of the handwashing sinks in the women's bathroom is not working.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 12:10 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 45 · Fire extinguishing equipment – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.