Wendy's #8181

5740 Us 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809

American

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Wendy's #8181 eight times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 8, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine”, showing up five times.

Wendy's #8181's latest score of 55 falls below the Lakeland average of 86. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 8, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found observed 1 live flying insect on computer screen at front counter. Manager eradicated flying insect. **Corrective Action Taken**

35A-02-7

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer container stored near plastic single serve cups, manager moved to a safer location. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit.

16-21-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed in women's bathroom stall door not able to properly lock door, lock is not aligned correctly.

32-04-4

Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.

33-14-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door handles, employee moved tongs.

10-20-4

Basic - Single-service articles not protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters left out of protection, employee moved filters to protected container. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Water leaking from faucet. Observed at hand sink at end of cook line.

29-11-4

Aug 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed interior of doors. Also exterior soiled on top area of unit. **Repeat Violation**

16-03-4

May 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit, employee cleaned top area of unit. **Corrected On-Site**

16-21-4

Sep 23, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed cracked shell egg on carton, employee discarded egg. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-02-4

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed cracked shell egg on carton, employee discarded egg. **Corrected On-Site**

01B-13-4

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided written instructions to management. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

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

16-21-4

Jan 23, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit. **Repeat Violation**

16-21-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed bottom area of door.

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris on gaskets in center unit on cookline.

23-03-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield, employee cleaned interior shield. **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Aug 17, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 28, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets with food debris at front counter cold holding drawers.

23-03-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in unit next to oven. Employee cleaned interior of unit. **Corrected On-Site**

22-16-4

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed rolling rack with bacon next to hand sink on cookline. Employee moved rack away from hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-54-4

Jul 14, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit.

16-21-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled drain under 3-compartment sink.

23-03-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of lettuce in walk in cooler, employee covered lettuce. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's #8181 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's #8181 on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wendy's #8181?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Wendy's #8181.

How does Wendy's #8181 compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Wendy's #8181 most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Wendy's #8181's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's #8181 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Wendy's #8181 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Wendy's #8181 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's #8181 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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