Wendy's
800 W Sugarland Hwy, Clewiston, FL 33440 · Permanent Food Service · License 3600440
What drove the grade
Employee switched from working with raw hamburger using bare hand with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 20 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate, 3 basic-9
- Safety score91
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 22, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
2 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic2
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance: in customer seating area.
More time given
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed: license displayed is from 12/2025.
More time given
- First visitJul 20, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee switched from working with raw hamburger using bare hand with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.
Employee was educated and washed hands.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic3
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Drain cover(s) missing at management office.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance: in customer seating area.
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed: license displayed is from 12/2025.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.