Wendy's #5479
Last inspected: Aug 26, 2025
50
Score
Going back to 2022, Wendy's #5479 has seven inspections in the public record. Wendy's #5479 was last inspected on Aug 26, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around six violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.
Looking across the full record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to other Orlando restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 26, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Corn cold holding at 56F for more than 4 hours per manager/front prep table. Creamer cold holding at 47F for more than 4 hours per manager/frosty side cold drawer.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn cold holding at 56F for more than 4 hours per manager/front prep table. Creamer cold holding at 47F for more than 4 hours per manager/frosty side cold drawer.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food./cut tomatoes with 4 hour time marked but no plan available/plan emailed to manager.
03F-10-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food./observed several employees wearing a watch and bracelets while preparing food. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./plastic containers. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./walk in cooler gasket.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink/next to 3 compartment sink/ **Corrected On-Site**
29-20-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food/a box of shredded lettuce stored over ready to eat pickles and onions/walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
50
Jun 2, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 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 (115F - Reheating) place in steam table at 6am . At 8:45 temperature was 115F. Person in charge discarded.
03E-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chili (115F - Reheating) place in steam table at 6am . At 8:45 temperature was 115F. Person in charge discarded.
01B-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top shelf of storage rack. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers in dishwashing area. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda dispenser soiled in dining area.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Ice cream lids by frosty machine not inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
55
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drink nozzles at drive thru and dining area. - fry baskets. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in the kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets front counter.
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over frying station and hot holding unit.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board in ware washing area.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 males in the kitchen
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 male in the kitchen
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear plastic containers on dish rack.
24-08-4
64
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -2:live flies inside back of kitchen near mop sink/prep sink around corner. -1 live fly on cook line around flatop:and maketop cooler
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. -shredded cheese- from day prior 57F
03F-01-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. -employee entered kitchen to handle fries on cook line without washing hands prior to handling food
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap.
12A-20-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -hand sink next to 3 compartment sink
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils rinsed after the application of the sanitizer solution. -employee rinsed off colander after being sanitized via 3 compartment sink/dish machine cycle.
22-54-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -back wall inside walk in cooler
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. -
08B-52-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. -gap in back fire exit door, bottom right corner
35B-05-4
Basic - Wash/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. -sani basin in 3 compartment sink
16-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -wet mop stored with head side resting inside bottom of mop sink basin.
42-01-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -hand sink faucet next to 3 compartment sink
29-11-4
32
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 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. Dish machine 0ppm Instructed operator to use three comp sink for sanitizing after dish machine cycle.
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Open Bag of uncooked chicken nuggets on shelf with open French fries in reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch worn by employee. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dish machine
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
64
Nov 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 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. 0 ppm
22-41-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Door of dumpster enclosure broken.
33-24-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's #5479 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's #5479 on file is from Aug 26, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's #5479?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wendy's #5479.
How does Wendy's #5479 compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Wendy's #5479 most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Wendy's #5479's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Wendy's #5479 have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Wendy's #5479 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Wendy's #5479 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's #5479 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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