Wendy's 596

280 Lakeland Park Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33809

American

Last inspected: Aug 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Wendy's 596 stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 18, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Among Lakeland restaurants, the typical score is 86; Wendy's 596 is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed around door area.

14-69-4

Feb 25, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Aug 27, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in cooler at front counter.

14-11-5

Dec 28, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Jul 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in maintenance closet.

51-11-4

Oct 20, 2022

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jul 25, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed in mens bathroom stall. Employee reinstalled paper towels to dispense. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-05-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's 596 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's 596 on file is from Aug 18, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Wendy's 596 compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Wendy's 596 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Wendy's 596's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's 596 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wendy's 596 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 596 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's 596 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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