Wendy's #4450

11734 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32817
American
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Wendy's #4450 nine times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 3, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation”, showing up four times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Orlando restaurant scores 79. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing sausages while wearing a ring . Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
95
Oct 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of make table kitchen area . **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
90
Jan 9, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken patties hot held at 98-100f for an hour. Hot holding box not turned on. Manager reheated chicken patties to 195f **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave by office **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Hand sink for ware wash area **Corrected On-Site**
33-38-4
78
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep person wearing watch **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in sauce and juice cooler at front counter. Top of dish machine
23-03-4
90
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.Employee cracked eggs and r then proceeded to take cooked sausages from flat top.
12A-27-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cheddar cheese and blue cheese crumbles kept overnight on cold line with temperatures of 47to 49F
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Blue cheese crumbles and shredded cheddar cheese kept overnight on cold line with temperatures of 47 to 49F.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried egg kept on hot holding unit for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 123F. Sausage gravy kept on steam well on cook line for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 99F. Cheese sauce kept on steam well for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 76F. Operator discard. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Manager cooking eggs and sausage with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Grease on floor behind fryers.
36-73-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing sandwiches while wearing bracelets, employee making prep while wearing a watch and bracelet.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.Open drink kept under microwave and next to English muffins.
12B-12-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer have debris.walk in cooler shelves debris.
22-16-4
41
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.Raw chicken stored right on top of French fries , chicken bag open at time of inspection . Stored on reach in freezer.Raw chicken stored over sausage on reach in freezer both bags open. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Drive thru attendant with hair going down the face. **Corrected On-Site**
13-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Mold like substance on drain of soda machine. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Reach in cooler with drinks on cook line have debris. Reach in freezer have debris. Gaskets on cooling drawers have mold like substance. Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.Mold like substance on wall behind prep area.
36-27-5
67
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less.She'll eggs stored on cooling cabinet for 2 hours with temperature of 53F. Ask manager to place in another cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Sliced cheese kept in make table for 2 hours with temperature of 55F.Blue cheese stored in front counter with temperature of 55F. Chocolate frosty mix kept in front counter with temperature of 46F. Ask manager to place cheeses on another cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Employee dumped liquid into the hand sink on front counter.
31A-11-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Cooling drawer gaskets have mold like substance. Cooling cabinet under eggs have blood stain. Reach in cooler under make table have debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in front of walk in cooler.
36-36-4
50

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's #4450 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's #4450 on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wendy's #4450?

Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Wendy's #4450.

How does Wendy's #4450 compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Wendy's #4450 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Wendy's #4450's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's #4450 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wendy's #4450 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 #4450 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's #4450 is inspected around three times per year on average.