WENDY'S 12321
WENDY'S 12321 located in GROVELAND has undergone 8 health department inspections, achieving a 2.7/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Last inspection: 1 weeks ago · 8 reports on file
7753 CR 565A
Florida, 34736
Lake County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
3/4/2026· 1w ago
Inspection #: 3692882
Inspection Completed - No Further Action2/18/2026· 3w ago
Visit ID: 10942572
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 5 basic
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in upright reach-in freezer.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on upright reach in freezer -dry storage shelves beside walk in freezer -underside of soda dispenser in lobby
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. -spoons and ladles on cook line, operator inverted. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -potato wedges in upright reach in freezer
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -10 ppm, operator primed sanitizer and ran again, 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -ice dispenser at soda machine in lobby
8/1/2025· 7mo ago
Visit ID: 13460268
Met Inspection Standards3 basic
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin by drive thru. Operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -underside of drink dispenser in lobby
3/3/2025· 1y ago
Visit ID: 10783988
Met Inspection Standards2 basic
- 13-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing watch scooping ice and making drinks - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-03: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -reach in cooler drawers on front line - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-03: **Time Extended**
2/20/2025· 1y ago
Visit ID: 8842979
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 2 int, 6 basic
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing watch scooping ice and making drinks
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -reach in cooler drawers on front line
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -shortening in back area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -chopped cooked egg in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -panel above fryers on cook line -underside of soda dispenser in lobby -equipment door handles on cook line -exterior of ice machine
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -employee handling payment to customer at drive thru then put gloves on to work with food on cook line with no hand wash. Educated operator.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of spray hose at triple sink
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not operable by drive thru. Warning
7/29/2024· 1y 7mo ago
Visit ID: 8721935
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 10 basic
- 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. -out of service sign posted on machine. New machine on order.
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee prepping food wearing watch.
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee preparing and cooking food. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on walk in cooler door. -fan in walk in freezer
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -shortening stored on floor in back area. Corrected On-Site
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning over fryers on cook line.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line. -exterior of ice machine
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on clean dish storage rack.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues on cook line.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 flying insects in kitchen area
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -underside soda dispenser in lobby and drive thru Repeat Violation
1/31/2024· 2y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 8444369
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 1 int, 7 basic
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean ladles not stored inverted or in a protected manner on the front line. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Dishmachine in poor repair. Operator has a sign, not in use.
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit on the front line.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underneath the heat lamps have a grease buildup on the cooks line. Filters under hood suppression system has a residue buildup.
- 14-55-4:Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives by prep sink area.
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed romaine lettuce stored over prepped onions in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-14-5:High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Open package of chicken stored over French toast in upright freezer. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Creamer, 51 f, sour cream, 51 f, held less than four hours stated manager. Sour cream and creamers were transferred to walk in freezer for a quick chill. After half an hour, creamer 42 f, sour cream 40 f. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Spray hose interior is soiled. Residue buildup surrounding drink nozzles in dining room and by drive thru area.
7/13/2023· 2y 8mo ago
Visit ID: 8344112
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 5 basic
- 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Machine is not in use.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Cell phone on drink holders. Corrected On-Site
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Chemical stored over paper towel dispenser. -Soap over gloves in rear storage area.