Wendy's #10553
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
90
Score
Across the available record, Wendy's #10553 has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 3, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about nine violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Wendy's #10553's latest score of 90 sits above the Orlando average of 79. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. -88F
16-53-4
90
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. -mop sink -operator replaced drain cover **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -behind blower unit in walk in freezer -operator had employee remove buildup of ice **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4
90
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect in fry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzle at drive thru. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine across from prep station soiled. Manager cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles by dish area soiled
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. One male on cook line **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on dish rack.manager separated and drained **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in dry storage area soiled. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer at the end of cook lint soiled
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by handwashing sink next to three compartment sink operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5
55
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
35
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
47
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. raw shell eggs (55F - Cold Holding)per operator eggs were pulled from walk-in 2 hours prior. Operator placed eggs in freezer for quick cooling. New temperature -45° **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -2 live flying insects
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Hand sink next t0 3 compartment sink.
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - Male employee preparing food
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer across flat top grill.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gasket on reach in freezer across flat top grill.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - reach in freezer across from flat top grill.
22-16-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. - serving utensils stored handle side down at prep station.
24-18-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -small traces of black substance in ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
45
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled Soda nozzles at dining area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling//vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.above clean equipment shelf by three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean sauce spoons not inverted above preparation table . **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. Grease build up under fryer cabinet at cook line. Soiled gaskets at reach in cooler by drive trhu area.
23-01-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
70
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust throughout the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's #10553 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's #10553 on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's #10553?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wendy's #10553.
How does Wendy's #10553 compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Wendy's #10553 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Wendy's #10553's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Wendy's #10553 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wendy's #10553 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Wendy's #10553 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's #10553 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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