Wendy's 12485

7690 Palm Parkway, Orlando, FL 32836
American
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Wendy's 12485 has 11 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 11, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Wendy's 12485's latest score of 90 sits above the Orlando average of 79. The record reflects steady performance over time.

11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors throughout the kitchen very greasy , has old food french fries spilled near the fryers located on the cook line. Food underneath the ice machine and dishmachine area old dried food debris in the back of the three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed black grease accumulation inside oven, must be cleaned. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
90
Dec 10, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling on the counter near the sandwich station. Notify supervisor on duty next day callback inspection. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors throughout the kitchen very greasy , has old food french fries spilled near the fryers located on the cook line. Food underneath the ice machine and dishmachine area old dried food debris in the back of the three compartment sink.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed a large sheet of ice on the bottom of the reach in freezer used for French fries and breaded chicken.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed black grease accumulation inside oven, must be cleaned.
22-08-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy of last inspection report on premises.
51-18-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed old food crumbs spilled inside reach in cooler drawers near the fryers on cook line. Observed food crumbs spilled on the bottom of reach in freezer. (Cook line)
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled back area near three compartment sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe on the sanitizer attached to the wall above three compartment sink.
29-11-4
61
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Reach in freezer on cook line.
22-16-4
90
Mar 13, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed whole shell eggs stored above water bottles on the shelves inside walk in cooler. Manager moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed exterior of ice machine door has black discoloration on the door.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease on floor underneath the fryers
36-73-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy of last inspection report
51-18-6
74
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 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. Checked dish machine three times not properly sanitizing 0 ppm chlorine when test with test strips Recommend to use 3 compartment sink wash, rinse and sanitize, spoke to Supervisor on duty concerning the issue.rechecked on four time dish machine properly sanitizer 50ppm chlorine **Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of sour cream package 46°f stored inside reach in cooler located front service counter, less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill product, check internal temperature of the product. Per Manager only check ambient temperature in the reach in cooler iPad. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed slime like growth on the soda machine and the ice tray located at the self service window.
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on the bottom of the reach in freezer used for French fries.(cook line)
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand wash sink draining very slow located in the back prep area.
29-20-5
64
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 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,0 ppm Technician has been called. **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
13-06-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Iced tea dispenser holder is soiled. Surrounding areas of ice nozzle and drink nozzles are soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filters above mop sink area.
29-28-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**
16-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Watch. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Spaces in ceiling at the back line area.
36-24-5
Basic - Unwashed tomatoes stored over frosty in walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.Quaternary ammonia,0 ppm.Afterwards,200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
50
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 15 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. Per operator sausage and chicken raw stored in open bags in same drawer side by side in reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours and manager elected to throw away. shredded cheddar (54F - Cold Holding) trays of raw bacon stored at room temperature (62F - Cold Holding) operator moved to walk in to rapid chill**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food heated buns without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of blodgett oven soiled Interior of milk reach in cooler located at drive thru soiled with spilt milk. Interior microwave oven soiled in first drive thru area Trays used to heat small buns soiled stored over microwave
22-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Long handled portions scoops stored with food contract surface up. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean sheet pans stored under unwashed potatoes in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation dripping off both hood systems on to floor in the kitchen
28-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing a watch while cooking **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple inserts stored Stacked inside each other wet next to dish machine
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area on Cook line with standing water from condensation
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer across from egg cooler
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operater today **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on egg cooler soiled in kitchen Walk in cooler gasket soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled floors under fryers
36-10-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Grease build up on walls over egg cooler
36-27-5
33
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle bathroom cleaner stored with napkins on dry storage shelve, Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed panel on the ice machine has mold like growth Manager cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed French toast underneath the storage shelve inside walk in freezer.
36-73-4
78
Aug 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed lettuce only time 7:17 pm out time has no in time for the product per Manager have prep time must be on the label from product stored inside walk in cooler.
03F-02-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy of last inspection. Manager found the last inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-18-6
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on pan stored in the dishmachine area.
16-46-4
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's 12485 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's 12485 on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wendy's 12485?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wendy's 12485.

How does Wendy's 12485 compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Wendy's 12485 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Wendy's 12485's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's 12485 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wendy's 12485 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 12485 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's 12485 is inspected around three times per year on average.