Wendy's 8843

4521 Macey Ln, Lake Wales, FL 33859

American

Last inspected: Sep 4, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged 11 inspections at Wendy's 8843, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 4, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up three times.

Compared to the broader Lake Wales restaurant scene, where the average is 90, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 4, 2025

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda dispenser in dining room Operator cleaned and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Aug 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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

36-22-4

Jun 3, 2025

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Jun 2, 2025

Complaint Partial

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 3 flies In the kitchen at the top of the posts at the salad prep area Operator disposed of the three flies and sanitized area with sanitizing solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**

35A-02-7

Mar 5, 2025

Complaint Partial

1 minor violation.

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Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Jan 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket by front register 0 ppm. Operator discarded sanitizer and made new one. Sanitizer bucket 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**

22-53-4

Jul 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Dec 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Aug 1, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Walk-in cooler on some of the food storage shelves.

22-31-4

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Employee cleaned area by removing trash from ground. **Corrected On-Site**

33-19-4

Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In the dining room area above the trash cans.

36-34-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Outside walk-in freezer. (Sliced potatoes). Operator removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Feb 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle in dining area.

22-02-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. The side of the fryer by drive through. The bottom of reach in freezer underneath wrack on the same cook line as the fryer.

23-24-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in freezer. Employee picked box of chicken nuggets off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice buildup in outside walk-in freezer towards the back of the freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Sep 6, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup walk-in freezers.(2 freezers)

14-69-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of tortillas on the floor in bun walk-in freezer. Manager moved tortillas to food wrack. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed drink lids not inverted by drive through. Manager inverted lids. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's 8843 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's 8843 on file is from Sep 4, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wendy's 8843?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wendy's 8843.

How does Wendy's 8843 compare to other restaurants in Lake Wales?

Wendy's 8843 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lake Wales average of 90.

Has Wendy's 8843's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's 8843 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wendy's 8843 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 8843 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's 8843 is inspected around four times per year on average.

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