WENDY'S 3838
411 US 27;US 98
Florida, 33825
Lemon Tree
Highlands County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/14/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing in front of walk in freezer.
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed the hood filters missing in all hoods. Operator put them back up . Corrected On-Site
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease build up on hood walls, Abdul system pipes and wall behind the fryers. Also the paint was peeling the hood walls over the food cooking and preparation areas.
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 flies in dining room.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/14/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/9/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/9/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/6/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-04-4:High 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-25-4:High 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-11-4:High 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
- 13-02-4:Basic - 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
- 14-69-4:Basic - Observed: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning Priority: Basic
- 35A-02-6:High 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
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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-03-4:Intermediate - Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink in men’s bathroom. Operator placed soap at location. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Intermediate
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Observed: Stored food not covered. Pan bacon not covered in back. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Basic
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/6/2024 revealed 9 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 1/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-02-4:Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on cookline with visor but also has loose flowing below shoulder length hair
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook on line without beard guard.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans at dish dry rack stacked wet.
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed pan with crack at bottom at dish dry rack.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
- 16-48-4:Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed pans in dish dry rack with food debris still adhering to interior.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed 6 pans of bacon stored at chili cook area at back prep with no cover to protect from above contamination.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/18/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/5/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed buildup of food and old labels on interior of dishwasher.
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook with watch. Manager had employee remove and wash hands. Corrected On-Site
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 employees working with open foods and no beard guards.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Manager restocked. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor and fan covers in walk-in freezer.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with old food debris on interior.
- 16-48-4:Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed food debris on pans stacked on drying rack. Manager removed to dishwash. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 2 gallons of chili reaheating for 8 hours found at chili (127F - Reheating), manager discarded
- 03E-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed chili (127F - Reheating) reheating from 6am 8 hrs. Manager discarded. See stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/5/2023 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).