WENDYS 8590
1440 N US 17 · WAUCHULA · Hardee County · FL 33873
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed glass cleaner next to clean pots in the dish area, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
11-27-4Intermediate – 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**
Basic 8
22-20-5Basic – 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**
36-32-5Basic – 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.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a box of oil on the floor in the kitchen operator picked up. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on the oven door in the kitchen, operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled with food debris.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed a copy for the operator. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – 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.
29-08-4Basic – 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.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.