Wendy's 9888

502 Us 27 S, Lake Placid, FL 33852

American

Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Wendy's 9888 has 11 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Nov 20, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

When inspectors have written things up, “paper towel dispenser” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Lake Placid sits at 82, putting Wendy's 9888 on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Jul 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Feb 24, 2025

Complaint Full

3 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jan 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at male bathroom and female bathroom.

31B-05-4

Jan 30, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Oct 18, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Shredded cheese at wait station. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-02-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator could not locate training. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at self service soda station, dishwasher area. **Warning**

36-01-4

Jul 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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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. N. C. Signed form. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling vent with moisture dripping on to floor at cash out. Not dripping on any food or single serve items. Work orders are pending. **Corrective Action Taken**

36-32-5

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled.

14-17-4

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in male restroom. Work orders are pending.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**

36-37-5

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at triple sink.

16-46-4

Feb 20, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher stored in hand washing sink by triple sink. Operator removed the pitcher. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet in men bathroom. Operator placed toilet paper at location. **Corrected On-Site**

32-11-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at the triple sink.

24-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust fan in walk in cooler.

23-03-4

Nov 3, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee touched raw meat without washing hands, and then went to flip ready to eat burgers. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-12-4

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels , operator repaired. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-05-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-04-4

Aug 15, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area: none landing on food. One by triple sink Two by mop sink

35A-02-6

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. One gallon of sausage gravy made at 7 a.m. at 52 °. Operator removed and voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**

03D-02-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at triple sink. Operator removed and stored to dry. **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind ice machine, and triple sink. **Repeat Violation**

36-73-4

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken at triple sink. Operator voluntarily removed from service. **Corrected On-Site**

14-38-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at triple sink.

36-27-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's 9888 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's 9888 on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wendy's 9888?

Across the inspection record, “paper towel dispenser” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wendy's 9888.

How does Wendy's 9888 compare to other restaurants in Lake Placid?

Wendy's 9888 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lake Placid average of 82.

Has Wendy's 9888's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's 9888 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 9888 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 9888 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's 9888 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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