Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers

2240 W Griffin Rd, Lakeland, FL 33810

American

Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 30, 2026. 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 two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in walk-in freezer”, which has been cited five times.

Among Lakeland restaurants, the typical score is 86; Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 30, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area. Employee cleaned top of dishwasher unit.. **Corrected On-Site**

16-21-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on ceiling near fan housing, and bottom corner of door..

14-69-4

Sep 5, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm **Warning**

22-41-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed around door and on fan cover.

14-69-4

Mar 17, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease on floor behind cook line equipment.

36-73-4

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed on blue dumpster. Manager properly attached lid to dumpster. **Corrected On-Site**

33-15-4

Aug 26, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on floor under fan components.

14-69-4

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on soft drink drain rack, employee removed ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

10-12-5

Feb 19, 2024

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic glove in sink at front counter. Manager removed glove from sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer on floor. Manager scraped some of the ice. **Corrective Action Taken**

14-69-4

Jan 30, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on floor.

14-69-4

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on soft drink drain rack, manager removed ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

10-12-5

Sep 5, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Mar 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in unit next to ice machine, employee cleaned interior of unit. **Corrected On-Site**

22-16-4

Jul 26, 2022

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed male employee in walk in cooler with open container of coffee, employee moved coffee to employee area. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-12-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed debris on floor behind ice machine.

36-73-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris on exterior of ice machine. Employee cleaned exterior of ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed cooked bacon on rack next to hand sink on cookline, employee moved bacon away from hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-54-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers.

How does Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers 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 Old Fashioned Hamburgers 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 Old Fashioned Hamburgers inspected?

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

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