Wendy's in Lake Wales
Last inspected:
4521 Macey Ln, Lake Wales, FL 33859Part of: Wendys Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Wendy's 8843 in Lake Wales has 25 inspections on record between 2016 and September 2025, documenting 70 total violations — an average of 2.8 per inspection, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has experienced no emergency closures. High-priority violations have been sporadic, appearing in roughly one-third of inspections, with hand washing and consumer advisory issues cited most recently. An administrative complaint was recommended following a June 2025 complaint inspection that documented a high-priority violation; the facility subsequently complied on a callback visit. The most recent inspection on September 4, 2025 was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Wendy's in Lake Wales: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Wendy's in Lake Wales: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 6 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 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
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 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
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Wendy's in Lake Wales: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Wendy's in Lake Wales last inspected?
- Wendy's 8843 in Lake Wales was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 4, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Wendy's in Lake Wales?
- The most frequently cited violations at Wendy's 8843 in Lake Wales are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper cooling equipment.
- How many health inspections has Wendy's in Lake Wales had?
- Wendy's 8843 in Lake Wales has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Wendy's in Lake Wales find?
- Wendy's 8843 in Lake Wales was most recently inspected on September 4, 2025 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Wendy's in Lake Wales ever been shut down?
- No, Wendy's 8843 in Lake Wales has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
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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).
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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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