Wendy's 12321
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Wendy's 12321, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 4, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
Looking across the full record, “employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
The city-wide average sits at 87, which Wendy's 12321's 70 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. -open package of uncooked chicken patty over open package of uncooked fish patties in upright reach in freezer. Operator moved fish to top shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. -Diana unable to answer inspectors questions on cooling parameters and reheating parameters. Educated operator and provided cooling and reheating handouts. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-10-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employees handling food were wearing watches and bracelets while handling food.
13-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
70
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 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. -10 ppm, operator primed sanitizer and ran again, 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -ice dispenser at soda machine in lobby
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-23-4
Basic - Ice buildup in upright reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on upright reach in freezer -dry storage shelves beside walk in freezer -underside of soda dispenser in lobby
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. -spoons and ladles on cook line, operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -potato wedges in upright reach in freezer
08B-12-5
61
Aug 1, 2025
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin by drive thru. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -underside of drink dispenser in lobby
23-03-4
86
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing watch scooping ice and making drinks - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-03: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -reach in cooler drawers on front line - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-03: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
90
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
52
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
47
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Open package of chicken stored over French toast in upright freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-14-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Creamer, 51 f, sour cream, 51 f, held less than four hours stated manager. Sour cream and creamers were transferred to walk in freezer for a quick chill. After half an hour, creamer 42 f, sour cream 40 f. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Spray hose interior is soiled. Residue buildup surrounding drink nozzles in dining room and by drive thru area.
22-02-4
Basic - Clean ladles not stored inverted or in a protected manner on the front line. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Dishmachine in poor repair. Operator has a sign, not in use.
14-11-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit on the front line.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underneath the heat lamps have a grease buildup on the cooks line. Filters under hood suppression system has a residue buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives by prep sink area.
14-55-4
Basic - Unwashed romaine lettuce stored over prepped onions in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
47
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Chemical stored over paper towel dispenser. -Soap over gloves in rear storage area.
41-10-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Machine is not in use.
16-55-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Cell phone on drink holders. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
67
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food in the process of reheating for hot holding for more than 2 hours has not reached 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator, new batch of chili, including hamburger meat, started at 11:00am. At 2:20pm, over 3 hours later, chili 119F. Operator turned reheating unit to the correct setting at this time.
03E-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator, started at 11:00am. At 2:20pm, over 3 hours later, chili 119F.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior of bacon oven - dispenser chute for vanilla frosty
22-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Multiple employees on cooks line with bracelets and watches. Manager coached employees. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in clean wares area **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler at front counter not operating. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water, near self service soda machine in dining room.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under fryers **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - interior of reach in freezer soiled. Employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
50
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 20 violations
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. Operator unable to provide details for each individual employee.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior of ice machine - shake machine nozzles soiled with orange colored residue - reach in coolers soiled on main cooks line
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink throughout kitchen. Provided paper napkins. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease under ovens and fryers.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Potatoes and buns in rear holding area. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Shake machine spigots chipped where beverage is dispensed.
14-13-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to ovens
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - food residue in reach in freezer near ovens
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Consumer to-go cups not inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly under cabinet next to self service soda machine.
29-19-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind three compartment sink and behind vegetable wash area.
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing in mop sink.
29-18-4
Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation/service area. Employee drinking beverage at front service counter.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food, bracelet on 2 cooks.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cooks line.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in clean wares area.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Inoperable reach in refrigerated drawer unit at front counter.
14-11-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's 12321 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's 12321 on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's 12321?
Across the inspection record, “employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Wendy's 12321.
How does Wendy's 12321 compare to other restaurants in Groveland?
Wendy's 12321 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Groveland average of 87.
Has Wendy's 12321's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Wendy's 12321 have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Wendy's 12321 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Wendy's 12321 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's 12321 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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