Wendy's in Lake City
Last inspected:
14170 S Us Hwy 441, Lake City, FL 32024Part of: Wendys Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Wendy's in Lake City has received 23 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.7 violations per inspection, slightly below Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency closed. However, the establishment shows a persistent pattern of violations across multiple compliance categories. Hand washing violations appeared in at least 3 inspections, chemical storage violations in 6 inspections, and food contact surface violations in nearly every recent inspection. Consumer advisory violations were cited in 8 of the last 9 inspections, suggesting recurring issues with posting or maintaining required signage. Employee health reporting violations were documented in at least 2 inspections. Fire safety violations were also noted: electrical wiring in disrepair was observed on July 5, 2023, and a rear exit blocked with boxes was documented on September 12, 2018. The most recent inspection on March 23, 2026 was completed with no further action required, with 2 violations cited.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Wendy's in Lake City: Comparison to Columbia County Averages
Wendy's in Lake City: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Wendy's in Lake City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections15 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections11 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
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 March 23, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Wendy's in Lake City?
- The most frequently cited violations at Wendy's in Lake City are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Wendy's in Lake City had?
- Wendy's in Lake City has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.7 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 March 23, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Wendy's in Lake City ever been shut down?
- No, Wendy's in Lake City has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Wendy's in Lake City had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Wendy's in Lake City has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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.
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