Wendys 8443
8470 SW Hwy 200, Ocala, FL 34481 · Permanent Food Service · License 5202320
What drove the grade
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 28 complaint inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 2 basic-5
- Safety score95
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitComplaint inspection
- First visitAug 28, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Backflow prevention device missing at threaded faucet on sink at front counter. The faucet could receive a hose.
Basic2
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
One dead roach on floor in back of kitchen, near back door. Manager had an employee sweep the area during this inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles.
Toolbox and tools stored on shelf above sweetener packets inside closet in lobby. Manager rearranged the items during this inspection.
Fixed on the spot
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
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.