Wendy's
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
95
Score
Going back to 2022, Wendy's has 14 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 11, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up two times.
The city-wide average for Lehigh Acres sits at 78, putting Wendy's on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Observed gray-like substance on wall caulking behind front service handwash sink.
36-27-5
95
Oct 6, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Drop in cooler by front line chili, half and half (49F - Cold Holding) for 15 minutes per operator. Operator iced Down foods for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drink machine top by drive through window, top of hot holding unit next to fryer. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
82
Mar 5, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
95
Feb 19, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
70
Dec 10, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 4, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
82
Sep 24, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 10 by mop sink area. Approximately 50 in back prep area, focused on box washed and wrapped potatoes under middle prep station, in direct contact with potatoes- see stop sale. 4 in drive through area around bottom of equipment, 30 on wall/ceiling by registers at front. In dining room and bathroom hallway 20 on ceiling. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Approximately 50 in back prep area, focused on box washed and wrapped potatoes under middle prep station, in direct contact with potatoes. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust and disrepair to ceiling vents and tiles to left side entrance into restaurant. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor in disrepair in walk-in cooler, beginning to warp and trap debris between cracks. **Warning**
36-17-5
67
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
95
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 15 by mop sink and nearby bread racks, 5 on boxes in back dry storage, five on ceiling and walls by front register area. In dining room, approximately 20 on ceiling and wall by front counter. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at back of kitchen. **Warning**
35B-01-4
82
Mar 7, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
64
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. By front counter in drop in cooler, half and half (45F - Cold Holding); individual creams (49F - Cold Holding) for three hours per operator. Operator voluntarily discarded the foods. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting unwashed tomatoes in back kitchen. Discussed with manage need to wash produce before cutting.
08B-39-4
82
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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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.
11-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with gray/mold-like substance inside cabinet underneath piping and around drain at self-serve station.
23-03-4
Basic - Observed buildup or stain inside toilets. Women's restroom.
32-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler fan guard at front service area have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
78
Jul 26, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operator wiping hands on pants while engaging in food preparation. Educated operator on proper hand washing and changing gloves while in food preparation. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-28-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach-in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. The manager had floor cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of spicy chicken on floor in walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wendy's.
How does Wendy's compare to other restaurants in Lehigh Acres?
Wendy's most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lehigh Acres average of 78.
Has Wendy's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wendy's 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's is inspected around four times per year on average.
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