Wendy's 3838
Last inspected: Dec 31, 2025
90
Score
Going back to 2023, Wendy's 3838 has 10 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 31, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
“Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Wendy's 3838's latest score of 90 sits above the Avon Park average of 76. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed a couple of stack of pans on the shelf with water in between and not air drying properly. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-31: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer outside on the floor towards back of walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-31: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
90
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch pants with both hands and then resume food preparation, educated employee on proper handwashing and changing gloves, employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-28-4
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. Observed the dish machine is not sanitizing at all, operator is putting a work order in and using the 3-compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees without beard guards, the two employees put one on. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed a couple of stack of pans on the shelf with water in between and not air drying properly. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer outside on the floor towards back of walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle in cooked chicken on cook line, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the reach in cooler by the grill. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of napkins on the floor in the dry storage area. **Warning**
25-05-4
61
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 flies in dining room.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing in front of walk in freezer.
36-17-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed the hood filters missing in all hoods. Operator put them back up . **Corrected On-Site**
14-42-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease build up on hood walls, Abdul system pipes and wall behind the fryers. Also the paint was peeling the hood walls over the food cooking and preparation areas.
36-68-5
67
Aug 9, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Aug 6, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Observed: Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face then scooped ice into drink container. Operator educated employee, who washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
12A-25-4
High Priority - Observed: Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee went to bathroom, came back to drive through and touched soda. Operator educated employee on proper sanitation, and the washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
12A-11-4
High Priority - Observed: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One small flying insect at cashier station. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
35A-02-6
High Priority - 35A-04-4 Observed: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Two rodent droppings in dry storage at electrical box. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Observed: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator had all employees sign acknowledgment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
11-26-1
Intermediate - Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink in men’s bathroom. Operator placed soap at location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
31B-03-4
Basic - Observed: Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation: employee with loose hair past shoulders. Operator secured hair. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Priority: Basi
13-02-4
Basic - Observed: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning** Priority: Basic
14-69-4
Basic - Observed: Stored food not covered. Pan bacon not covered in back. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic
08B-12-5
39
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on cookline with visor but also has loose flowing below shoulder length hair
13-02-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook on line without beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans at dish dry rack stacked wet.
24-08-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed pan with crack at bottom at dish dry rack.
14-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed pans in dish dry rack with food debris still adhering to interior.
16-48-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed 6 pans of bacon stored at chili cook area at back prep with no cover to protect from above contamination.
08B-12-5
70
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 2 gallons of chili reaheating for 8 hours found at chili (127F - Reheating), manager discarded
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed chili (127F - Reheating) reheating from 6am 8 hrs. Manager discarded. See stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken**
03E-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor and fan covers in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with old food debris on interior.
22-08-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed food debris on pans stacked on drying rack. Manager removed to dishwash. **Corrected On-Site**
16-48-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed buildup of food and old labels on interior of dishwasher.
16-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook with watch. Manager had employee remove and wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 employees working with open foods and no beard guards.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Manager restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
52
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle stored on its side in box with single serve condiments. At front counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Dumpster lid cracked and broken not fully close able.
33-15-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.Inspector provided handout via email. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed carton of unwashed tomatoes stored on open rack over open/ uncovered container of tea in walk-in cooler. Operator removed tea and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
61
Jan 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's 3838 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's 3838 on file is from Dec 31, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's 3838?
Across the inspection record, “employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wendy's 3838.
How does Wendy's 3838 compare to other restaurants in Avon Park?
Wendy's 3838 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Avon Park average of 76.
Has Wendy's 3838's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's 3838 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wendy's 3838 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 3838 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's 3838 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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