Wendys Old Fashioned Hamburger
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2022, Wendys Old Fashioned Hamburger has 13 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 2, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
Looking across the full record, “equipment in poor repair” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Among Lake City restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
78
Jul 21, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
52
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
58
Jun 3, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Apr 4, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jones Food Manager certification expired Oct 2024. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
90
Mar 31, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach under rack to left of three compartment sink. Employee killed a pond discarded roach. Area cleaned, pest control company contacted and scheduled for additional treatment. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jones Food Manager certification expired Oct 2024.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager working with four employees present.
53A-05-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards grooved. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach under rack to left of three compartment sink. Area cleaned, roach discarded, pest control company contacted and scheduled for additional treatment. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Right lid open.
33-16-4
50
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards grooved. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of fries on floor of walk-in freezer. Manager placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
74
Jul 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
61
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave interior soiled with grease and food accumulation. Cutting board stained with mold-like substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board grooved. Microwave interior rusty. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with dust accumulation.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drive-thru and lobby soda machine backsplash soiled with mold-like substance. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
78
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Towels got wet and were removed from front hand wash sink. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Grooved cutting board on cook-line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets throughout kitchen soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stacked on shelf wet nested.
24-08-4
78
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Upper plate/filter holder of coffee machine soiled. Microwave interior soiled with food debris. Soda nozzles soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Grooved cutting board on cook-line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cheese sauce on floor of walk-in freezer. Also, container of cooking oil on floor or dry storage room. Operator moved both to shelving. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to mop sink.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled throughout kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened employee soft-drink in reach-in freezer.
12B-13-4
70
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendys Old Fashioned Hamburger last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendys Old Fashioned Hamburger on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendys Old Fashioned Hamburger?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Wendys Old Fashioned Hamburger.
How does Wendys Old Fashioned Hamburger compare to other restaurants in Lake City?
Wendys Old Fashioned Hamburger most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lake City average of 80.
Has Wendys Old Fashioned Hamburger's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Wendys Old Fashioned Hamburger have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wendys Old Fashioned Hamburger 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 Wendys Old Fashioned Hamburger inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wendys Old Fashioned Hamburger is inspected around four times per year on average.
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