Wendy's #2078
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
95
Score
Across the available record, Wendy's #2078 has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Apr 7, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “food stored on floor” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Restaurants in Land O' Lakes average 76, so Wendy's #2078 is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees no hair restraint while engaging food preparation. Manager asked them put hair net on
13-03-4
95
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter spread (50F - Cold Holding); ready ranch (51F - Cold Holding); sour cream (50F - Cold Holding) in front line reach in cooler. See stop sale
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. butter spread (50F - Cold Holding); ready ranch (51F - Cold Holding); sour cream (50F - Cold Holding); in front line reach in cooler ; See stop sale
01B-02-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior fan area soiled and grease buildup
22-08-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager print it out and posted it in office **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee had watch on while engaging food preparation. Manager asked him to remove it **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees with no hair restraints during food preparation. Manager asked both of them to put hats on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Utensil handle touched cut lettuce in prep cooler , manager removed it **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit by front line, manager installed one **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed it. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
52
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee restocked **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish washing machine not functioning and not in use a work order as put in.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Frozen French fries in box on floor in walk in freezer
08B-38-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Tomatoes unwashed over ready to eat washed lettuce walk in cooler
08B-17-4
70
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shelled eggs 67 f in reach in meat and egg cooler. Employee moved to freezer 2nd temp 39 f **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink. Manager restocked **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil blend in box on floor by mop sink area. Manager removed from floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
67
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
74
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. -Chili from previous day started reheat at 6:45 AM. At 9:00AM it was 86F, chili moved to walk-in cooler, 20 minutes later, still 86F. Hot warming unit was not turned on. See stop sale.
03E-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 fly in dining area -1 fly in kitchen -1 in ladies room by hand washing station -1 on wall near ladies room
35A-02-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Prep cook touched dirty pan then rinsed gloves off without changing them before returning to cut tomatoes Discussed proper hand washing with manager on duty.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Chili from previous day started reheat at 6:45 AM. At 9:00AM it was 86F Hot warming unit was not turned on.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -Cook touched face then touched French fry scoop Discussed proper hand washing with manager on duty.
12A-25-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Hand washing station near Togo window -Hand washing station in prep area -Hand washing station near register Manager on duty stocked all hand washing stations **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. -Men's room sink, mirror and toilet soiled
32-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator posted license in office **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead near Togo window Manager on duty cleaned and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Employee drink on counter near Togo window Manager on duty removed drink **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Cook has hair pulled back in ponytail no restraints otherwise Manager on duty provided cook with hat **Corrected On-Site**
13-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment at front counter, drive through **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Chicken on floor in walk-in freezer Employee picked food up and stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
30
Aug 11, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food, raw bacon over cooked beef. Manager moved cooked beef to upper shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - beef burger 58F , placed on line at 10 30am, manager states temp was 38F. Manager place burgers in walk-in freezer to cool down, rechecked at 12:00pm 41F **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris on cooks line -wall in dish area -floor in dining area has film making it soiled
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Two boxes of fries on floor in walk in freezer - frosty mix in stainless steel pail sitting on floor in walk-in cooler. Manager moved off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
64
Jul 13, 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. Raw bacon stored directly on top of cheese in walk-in cooler, operator move bacon to appropriate space. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front hand wash sink had a bucket sitting in it blocking use. Operator moved bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout kitchen
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster, cardboard
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Equipment on cook's line .
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, on cooks line.
22-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's #2078 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's #2078 on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's #2078?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Wendy's #2078.
How does Wendy's #2078 compare to other restaurants in Land O' Lakes?
Wendy's #2078 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Land O' Lakes average of 76.
Has Wendy's #2078's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Wendy's #2078 have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wendy's #2078 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 #2078 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's #2078 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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