Wendy's #4823

4201 13 St, St. Cloud, FL 34769

American

Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Wendy's #4823 eight times, with records going back to 2022. On Jan 29, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about five violations before that.

The pattern that stands out is “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in St. Cloud average 84, so Wendy's #4823 is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 29, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Aug 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand washing sink by triple sink,operator replaced soap **Corrected On-Site**

31B-06-4

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. Dish machine was not properly sanitizing operator worked on machine and was able to sanitizing 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**

16-55-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table at dish wash area **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in direct contact with Parmesan cheese at walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Jul 3, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Nov 28, 2023

Complaint Full

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In front **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**

16-21-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Under counter freezer in front fries

14-11-5

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted **Corrected On-Site**

10-14-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer

14-69-4

Jul 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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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. 0 ppm. Machine ended to be primed. **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half small reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Annalise Rivera

53B-13-5

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**

16-21-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current

50-09-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under upright freezers

36-22-4

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several **Corrected On-Site**

14-38-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above burger cooker Gaskets salad cooler in front Gaskets walk in cooler door Food debris bottom of reach in freezers

23-03-4

Jan 19, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Aug 12, 2022

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lid holder at drink station in drive thru area

23-03-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

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

13-07-4

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with long wavey hair not effectively constrained. **Corrected On-Site**

13-02-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's #4823 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's #4823 on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wendy's #4823?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wendy's #4823.

How does Wendy's #4823 compare to other restaurants in St. Cloud?

Wendy's #4823 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Cloud average of 84.

Has Wendy's #4823's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Wendy's #4823 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wendy's #4823 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 #4823 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's #4823 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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