Wendy's 9170
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
78
Score
Across the available record, Wendy's 9170 has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Wendy's 9170 was last inspected on Dec 12, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about six violations before that.
“No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Wendy's 9170's latest score of 78 sits above the Sebring average of 74. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
78
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
78
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed the handwashing sign missing from the handwashing sink at front counter.
31B-04-4
86
Jan 4, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face without washing hands and handling food. Employee was educated on proper hygiene. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233 One employee more than 60 days, operator is having employee complete: S.B. Is employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap in unisex bathroom nearest fire extinguisher. Operator placed soap at location. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing above burger area. Operator has work order in for repair. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-36-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at prep sink.
29-18-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with long ponytail not secured so that it remains in,ace on head and around face. Employee secured ponytail. **Corrected On-Site**
13-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in unisex bathroom nearest fire extinguisher and at drive thru. Operator obtained signs and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
55
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chili (119F - Reheating) 3 gal.. No one monitoring reheated foods. Procedure for this Wendy's is to have timers set and start times noted on top of container. No time and no timer set to stir and check temp. Operator states best guess food put on to warm at 800am at 1030 am foods found at 119F. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili mixed and left on counter beside warmer which was currently warming 1st batch. Chili lid stated 730am. Chili was at 61F at 1000am. Operator placed back in freezer to quickly cool to 41F.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed chili (119F - Reheating) 3 gal.. No one monitoring reheated foods. Procedure for this Wendy's is to have timers set and start times noted on top of container. No time and no timer set to stir and check temp. Operator states best guess food put on to warm at 800am at 1030 am foods found at 119F. See stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken**
03E-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at warewash area. Manager added towels.
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on line with no beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop head laying in mopsink basin.
42-01-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Operator placed back in warewash. **Corrected On-Site**
16-48-4
50
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two fling insects in prep area. Manager removed and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
16-48-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed wrapped uncooked potatoes stored under electric fly kill trap. Manager moved food to another location. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-37-4
74
Dec 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili hot holding at 130F manager elected to discard. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-15-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees with beard and no beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior floor has accumulation of food residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed tea filters stored in open bin with no protection at drive through area. Manager removed to protected location. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
67
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. salads (47F - Cooling) Observed salads in upright single door cooler at shake machine not cooled to 41F within 4 hours. Salads were made at 1045 found at 49F at 215pm operator will discard by 245pm. Cooler not functioning.found ambient air of cooler at 50F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-06-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed trash receptacle in stall with no lid.
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed salad cooler not able to keep foods at 41F or below. Observed ambient air at 51F two thermometer s in unit also read 51F. Repair was initiated before inspection was over. All foods removed. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water inder drink syrup shelf across from mopsink. Water leaking from water filter connection above.
36-22-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked lids and pan no longer cleanable at clean dish dry area. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed cup lids , and ketchup cups at self service in dining area not inverted. Manager inverted and discarded top item. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce over washed produce and ready to eat cheeses on walk-in cooler. Manager will make plan and relocate foods. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from water filter tubing/connection on wall in front of hot water heater. Water pooling pan floor under shelving.
29-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's 9170 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's 9170 on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's 9170?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wendy's 9170.
How does Wendy's 9170 compare to other restaurants in Sebring?
Wendy's 9170 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Sebring average of 74.
Has Wendy's 9170's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Wendy's 9170 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wendy's 9170 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 9170 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's 9170 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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