WENDY'S #8181

WENDY'S #8181 maintains a 3.9/5 food safety rating based on 6 health department inspections in LAKELAND. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 6 months ago · 6 reports on file

3695 Innovation Drive
Lakeland, Florida, 33812
Polk County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

8/22/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10938694

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed interior of doors. Also exterior soiled on top area of unit. Repeat Violation

5/6/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8896548

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit, employee cleaned top area of unit. Corrected On-Site

9/23/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8778369

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed cracked shell egg on carton, employee discarded egg. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed cracked shell egg on carton, employee discarded egg. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-27-4: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. Provided written instructions to management. Corrected On-Site

1/23/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8476157

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield, employee cleaned interior shield. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed bottom area of door.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris on gaskets in center unit on cookline.

8/17/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8377007

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 basic

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area. Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in upright unit on cookline Warning
  • 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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Warning

8/17/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8475410

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed