Wendy's 12868
2248 Western Way, Winter Garden, FL 34787 · Permanent Food Service · License 5815243
What drove the grade
Vacuum breaker is not at correct location on hose Bibb..Mop sink.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 14 routine inspection3 high priority (fixed by the Oct 16 follow-up, 1 repeat), 4 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 1 basic-24
- Safety score76
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 16, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitOct 14, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.Shredded cheese 50 f, Swiss cheese,50 f cut lettuce,60 f held less than four hours stated operator.Operator discarded the lettuce.Cheese is transferred to another reach in cooler.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Open package of raw chicken stored next to sausage in the upright freezer.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker is not at correct location on hose Bibb..Mop sink.
Repeat violation
Intermediate4
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.Cut tomatoes,46 f covered while cooling.
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.Employee put gloves on hands.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Interior of sprayer hose is soiled. Residue buildup surrounding drink nozzles in the dining room and drive thru. Residue buildup up on dishwashing racks.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.Above mop sink.
Repeat violation
Basic1
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Fans in the walk in cooler are soiled. Vents are soiled in the back line area. Walk in freezer gaskets are soiled.
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
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- 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.
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.