Wendy's #11721
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
78
Score
Across the available record, Wendy's #11721 has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 19, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.
Looking across the full record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Wendy's #11721's latest score of 78 sits above the Winter Garden average of 66. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine./top of the machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Clean equipment/ spoon (drink stirrer)stored under paper dispenser at front counter hand sink/spoon removed/ **Corrected On-Site**
24-27-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor./a box of fries on walk in freezer floor/ **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle./kitchen hand sink leaking from pipe. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
78
Nov 6, 2025
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: **Time Extended**
16-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor by drink machine at drive thru" - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At hand washing sink in back kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
86
Nov 5, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on wall by hand washing sink. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At hand washing sink in back kitchen area.
29-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-23-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor by drink machine at drive thru"
36-22-4
74
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-23-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./plastic containers on cleaned dish shelf.
24-08-4
Basic - Mop sink interior soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
86
Sep 17, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 flying insects in dish washing area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand sanitizer touching bread on storage rack **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. One broken egg in walk in cooler
01B-14-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute and soda nozzle in dining area **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One employee at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Dated 1/24 in the corner next to dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
29-28-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In back dry storage area.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. One female employee at front counter.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two male employees on cook line
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two female employees in prep area.
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside nozzles of frosty dispenser. Outside nozzles drink machine Walk in cooler and freezer gaskets **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by three compartment sink
36-27-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor by fry station
36-10-4
32
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Milk,47 f,sour cream,48 f held less than four hours stated operator, transferred to walk in cooler for a quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.Filters expired 1/24.
29-28-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dishwashing rack is soiled. Residue build up surrounding the drink nozzles in the dining room.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Chili meat in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Watches and bracelets. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Residue build up on the fry station area. Gaskets are soiled in reach in cooler at front line area
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
50
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Spray heads on soda machines in dining room and drive thru area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in walk in cooler for over 24 hours per operator. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.cooler gasket in kit area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees in food preparation area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on dish rack in ware washing area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in the corner under the oven and fryer in the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen area next to fryer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On door handle. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler in the kitchen area - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
50
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine sanitizer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Spray heads on soda machines in dining room and drive thru area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in walk in cooler for over 24 hours per operator. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.cooler gasket in kit area.
23-24-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees in food preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on dish rack in ware washing area.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in the corner under the oven and fryer in the kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen area next to fryer.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On door handle.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler in the kitchen area
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
43
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
May 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Dec 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Open package of raw chicken next and touching French toasts at reach in cooler next to cook line.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzles at soda machine at drive trhue are soiled. Nozzles at ice cream machine at front counter are soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling vents shows damage or is in disrepair. Rusted through the kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch packaging food at front counter . Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans and clear containers stored in shelf by three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets at tall reach in freezer by cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar no labeled at front counter **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's #11721 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's #11721 on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's #11721?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Wendy's #11721.
How does Wendy's #11721 compare to other restaurants in Winter Garden?
Wendy's #11721 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Winter Garden average of 66.
Has Wendy's #11721's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Wendy's #11721 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 #11721 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 #11721 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's #11721 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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