Wendy's #11721

13549 W Colonial Dr, Winter Garden, FL 34787 · Permanent Food Service · License 5814308

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 78 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 15, 2026 (8 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.High priority · fixed by the Sep 15 follow-up · 11 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 4 routine inspection
1 high priority (fixed by the Sep 15 follow-up), 3 intermediate, 8 basic
-20
Extension granted on Sep 8, since fixed
Reduced from 3 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
-2
Safety score78

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 3 visits

Sep42026

Routine inspection

12 violations found · Inspector came back 2 times

2nd follow-up visitSep 15, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 1 Basic
What was still cited
Basic1
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
1st follow-up visitSep 8, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
6 violations still not corrected:
- 1 Intermediate
- 5 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate1
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No water at hand washing sink female restroom.
  More time given
Basic5
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  More time given
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  More time given
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  More time given
  Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitSep 4, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
12 violations found:
- 1 High priority
- 3 Intermediate
- 8 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority1
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
  Two live roaches in hallway and dining area. Operator killed and cleaned.
Intermediate3
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Fryer baskets soiled. Ice chute in dining room.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No water at hand washing sink female restroom.
- 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.
Basic8
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  On door in walk in freezer.
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  Prep reach in cooler interior Reach in cooler inter by the end of cook line.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Prep reach in cooler gaskets Reach in cooler gaskets at front counter.
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
  In prep reach in cooler.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  Three cracked tiles by cook line.
  Light not functioning.
  One bulb at cook line.
  Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  Floor by drive soiled. Floor behind the door by managers office. Floor by Taylor machine.
Reporting only1
- Code 46, Exits: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked.
  For reporting purposes only.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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

Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.