WENDY'S 3838
411 US 27;US 98
Florida, 33825
Lemon Tree
Highlands County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 3 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).