Wendy's 8843
4521 Macey Ln, Lake Wales, FL 33859 · Permanent Food Service · License 6307064
What drove the grade
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cook line.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 30 routine inspection3 basic-3
- Safety score97
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 30, 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
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cook line.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
Storage board above three compartment sink, operator inverted utensil.
Fixed on the spot
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
Hand washing sink located in front of the managers office.
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.