Wendy's 11653
Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Wendy's 11653 10 times, with records going back to 2022. Wendy's 11653 was last inspected on Oct 6, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled”, which has been cited two times.
Compared to the broader Lecanto restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 6, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Behind guard of beverage machine in drive thru area soiled
23-03-4
95
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat french toast and potatoes in vertical reach-in freezer at end of cook line. All bags were no longer commercially sealed. Employee moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
86
Mar 18, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Chemical spray bottle stored in hand wash sink in front counter area. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
90
Jul 22, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
90
Jul 19, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese sauce (83F - Hot Holding); sausage gravy (90F - Hot Holding) operator states items were placed in steam table around 6am. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters above mop sink last replaced in 2019 **Warning**
29-28-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at front counter. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation dripping from fan unit in walk in cooler onto packed food on shelves below. Operator removed packaged foods from boxes and moved all items to different shelves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
28-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing bracelets while preparing food **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Floor area covered with standing water. Beneath fryers in cook line area Floor drain under prep sink soiled **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Area around soda dispenser on drive thru beverage machine Gasket on raw beef reach in cooler in cook line area **Warning**
23-03-4
58
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee in prep area 1 employee in cook line area Operator had employees put on hair nets **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
95
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Aug 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 25ppm, operator adjusted the ecolab control panel on the machine. Retest 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Lobby soda machine nozzle soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at front counter. Operator refilled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Conway R. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees in kitchen area. Operator had employees put on hats. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust. Above front counter In back prep area **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing multiple bracelets in kitchen area **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm in bucket at cook line. Operator refreshed sanitizer bucket. 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator has the license with the old ownership displayed. Operator printed and posted the new license. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-09-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's 11653 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's 11653 on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's 11653?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wendy's 11653.
How does Wendy's 11653 compare to other restaurants in Lecanto?
Wendy's 11653 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lecanto average of 94.
Has Wendy's 11653's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Wendy's 11653 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wendy's 11653 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 11653 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's 11653 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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