Wheeler's Returns in Arcadia
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13 S Monroe Ave, Arcadia, FL 34266Wheeler's Returns in Arcadia has faced serious compliance challenges, including one emergency closure and recurring violations across critical food safety areas. The facility was emergency-closed on September 30, 2024 for roach and rodent activity. In the same inspection, 8 violations were documented, including 7 high-priority findings: employee health reporting failures, food in poor condition, improper shell stock handling, and food contact surface contamination. A disciplinary action resulted in $400 in fines.
Over 24 inspections, the facility averaged 6.3 violations per inspection, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurrent: employee health policy and handwashing failures appeared in multiple inspections between 2024 and 2026, and food contact surface violations were cited repeatedly across the inspection period. The facility was issued a Warning on July 7, 2025 after 18 violations were found, including two employee health policy violations. The most recent inspection on April 3, 2026 documented 5 violations including high-priority employee health reporting, handwashing facilities, shell stock requirements, and proper cooking temperature violations, with the inspection completed and no further action required at that time.
Most recent closure: September 30, 2024 for roach & rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Wheeler's Returns in Arcadia: Comparison to DeSoto County Averages
Wheeler's Returns in Arcadia: Emergency Closure History (1)
Wheeler's Returns in Arcadia: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024057305 | $400.00 | Sep 30, 2024 | Miami (Doral) |
Wheeler's Returns in Arcadia: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections32 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 19 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Wheeler's Returns in Arcadia: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Wheeler's Returns in Arcadia last inspected?
- Wheeler's Returns in Arcadia was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Wheeler's Returns in Arcadia last shut down?
- Wheeler's Returns in Arcadia was last shut down on September 30, 2024 for roach & rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Wheeler's Returns in Arcadia?
- The most frequently cited violations at Wheeler's Returns in Arcadia are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Toilet facilities.
- How many health inspections has Wheeler's Returns in Arcadia had?
- Wheeler's Returns in Arcadia has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Wheeler's Returns in Arcadia find?
- Wheeler's Returns in Arcadia was most recently inspected on April 3, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Wheeler's Returns in Arcadia ever been shut down?
- Yes, Wheeler's Returns in Arcadia has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- Has Wheeler's Returns in Arcadia faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Wheeler's Returns in Arcadia has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Wheeler's Returns in Arcadia been fined?
- Wheeler's Returns in Arcadia has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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