Wendys 8590
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
52
Score
Going back to 2022, Wendys 8590 has nine inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 3, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around nine violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.
Looking across the full record, “food stored on floor” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Wendys 8590's latest score of 52 falls below the Wauchula average of 70. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
58
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed glass cleaner next to clean pots in the dish area, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. Printed a copy for operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a pink substance on the white guard in the ice machine, operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a ceiling tile starting to hang in the corner over a food prep area in the kitchen near the dish machine.
36-32-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of oil on the floor in the kitchen operator picked up. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on the oven door in the kitchen, operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed a copy for the operator. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the gaskets on the reach in doors under prep table in the kitchen soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed one of the handwashing sinks in the women's bathroom is not working.
29-08-4
52
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light cover missing on the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Observed light shield missing above cookline. **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan cover in the walk in cooler soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Observed soiled fan cover at Walk in Cooler. **Time Extended**
36-50-4
90
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 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. Sanitizer reading of the dishwasher 00ppm. Manager stoped using the dishwasher, set up the three compartment sink and called the technician. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. All items on time as a public health control stored on the front make line with no time marks. Manager stated the items were stored on time for approximately 30 minutes. Manager placed time marks on the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Several cases of food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Manager placed the items on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light cover missing on the cook line. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of the hot holding on the make line soiled. Lid holders in the drive though area soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan cover in the walk in cooler soiled. **Warning**
36-50-4
58
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding) at make line. Operator stated items added just during lunch rush. added plastic lids to containers to quickly recook to 41F within 4 hours.
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed one employee with hairband on wrist, one with bracelet on wrist at front line. Manager had employees remove and wash hands before returning to work. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees on cookline with no beard guards.Manager had employee apply beard guard. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stored wet and nested together with no way to properly air dry. Manager placed all back through dishwash. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed cup lids at drive through not inverted. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
70
Aug 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
90
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendys 8590 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendys 8590 on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendys 8590?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wendys 8590.
How does Wendys 8590 compare to other restaurants in Wauchula?
Wendys 8590 most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Wauchula average of 70.
Has Wendys 8590's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Wendys 8590 have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Wendys 8590 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 Wendys 8590 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wendys 8590 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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