Wendy's 12868
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
64
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Wendy's 12868, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 4, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
Compared to the broader Winter Garden restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
64
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Feb 18, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
70
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
67
May 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream,51 f held less than four hours.Operator transferred to another reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of fryer bin is soiled Residue build up surrounding drink nozzles. Iced tea holder is soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee is scooping ice. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**
13-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Watches and bracelets **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.Bacon oven. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed tomatoes stored with ready-to-eat lettuce in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
61
May 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream,51 f held less than four hours.Operator transferred to another reach in cooler.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee is scooping ice. **Repeat Violation**
13-06-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of fryer bin is soiled Residue build up surrounding drink nozzles. Iced tea holder is soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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 oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.Bacon oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Unwashed tomatoes stored with ready-to-eat lettuce in walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
55
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.Dishwashing area.
29-37-4
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.Employee is handling French fries.
13-06-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Iced tea holder is soiled. Dining room drink nozzles.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.Provided copy to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.Expired 10/4/23.Above mop sink,area.
29-28-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Watch. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
55
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
13-06-4
Basic - Unwashed tomatoes stored over prepped apples in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
82
Nov 21, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's 12868 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's 12868 on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
How does Wendy's 12868 compare to other restaurants in Winter Garden?
Wendy's 12868 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is about the same as the Winter Garden average of 66.
Has Wendy's 12868's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's 12868 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Wendy's 12868 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 12868 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's 12868 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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