Wendy's #12972

13860 Boggy Creek, Orlando, FL 32824

American

Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Wendy's #12972, the earliest from 2022. Wendy's #12972 was last inspected on Feb 11, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

“Current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so Wendy's #12972 is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 11, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Nov 13, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jan 22, 2025

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment has incorrect license posted. Wendy's on 2001 principal row.

50-09-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed jacket directly over single service items by dry storage area. Operator moved jacket. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Nov 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Mar 14, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Aug 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect in the dish room area and 1 by the bathrooms. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended**

35A-02-6

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit door - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended**

35B-01-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Men/employee restroom - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended**

36-24-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended**

33-11-4

Aug 1, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect in the dish room area and 1 by the bathrooms.

35A-02-6

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach by the prep sink next to dish washer machine. Operator discarded the roach and cleaned/sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-05-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filled pitcher with water in hand wash sink, in the back area. Manager reviewed hand wash sink is only for hand washing. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 4/1/2023. Operator printed 4/1/2024 **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit door

35B-01-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Men/employee restroom

36-24-5

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Mar 1, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 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.

22-41-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink prep area **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - food prep employee wearing bracelets and watches **Repeat Violation**

13-07-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in freezer

36-73-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - reach in cooler gaskets **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Jul 1, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled reach in cooler gasket - walk in cooler fans - employee cleaned items **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - employee wearing watch - employee removed watch **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

13-07-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's #12972 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's #12972 on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wendy's #12972?

Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wendy's #12972.

How does Wendy's #12972 compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Wendy's #12972 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Wendy's #12972's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's #12972 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wendy's #12972 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 #12972 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's #12972 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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