Wendy's in Lake City
Last inspected:
202 Corey Place, Lake City, FL 32024Part of: Wendys Florida health inspections, violations & closures
The Lake City Wendy's has accumulated 123 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.6 violations per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Chemical storage violations appeared in at least 8 of the most recent 8 inspections, making this the facility's most persistent compliance issue. Hand washing violations, food contact surface violations, and approved food source violations were also cited repeatedly across multiple inspections. The facility has not been emergency-closed. An administrative complaint was recommended following the September 2022 inspection, which documented employee health reporting and shell stock requirement violations among five high-priority findings. The most recent inspection on December 9, 2025 identified 12 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Most recent closure: August 26, 2026 for fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Wendy's in Lake City: Comparison to Columbia County Averages
Wendy's in Lake City: Emergency Closure History (1)
Wendy's in Lake City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Wendy's in Lake City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Wendy's in Lake City last inspected?
- Wendy's in Lake City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 26, 2026. The result was: Emergency Order Callback Complied.
- When was Wendy's in Lake City last shut down?
- Wendy's in Lake City was last shut down on August 26, 2026 for fly 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 Wendy's in Lake City?
- The most frequently cited violations at Wendy's in Lake City are: Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Wendy's in Lake City had?
- Wendy's in Lake City has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Wendy's in Lake City find?
- Wendy's in Lake City was most recently inspected on August 26, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Emergency Order Callback Complied.
- Has Wendy's in Lake City ever been shut down?
- Yes, Wendy's in Lake City has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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