Wendy's in Lecanto
Last inspected:
2900 W Norvell Bryant Hwy, Lecanto, FL 34461Part of: Wendys Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Wendy's 11653 in Lecanto accumulated 40 violations across 21 inspections between 2016 and October 2025, averaging 1.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility experienced no emergency closures. A high-priority hand washing violation was cited on August 21, 2025, and a July 19, 2024 complaint inspection resulted in a warning after finding 7 violations including high-priority violations for employee health reporting, parasite destruction, chemical storage, and water supply issues. A portable fire extinguisher gauge was in the red zone during an August 2024 inspection. The most recent inspection on October 6, 2025 was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Wendy's in Lecanto: Comparison to Citrus County Averages
Wendy's in Lecanto: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Wendy's in Lecanto: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 4 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
Wendy's in Lecanto: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Wendy's in Lecanto last inspected?
- Wendy's 11653 in Lecanto was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 6, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Wendy's in Lecanto?
- The most frequently cited violations at Wendy's 11653 in Lecanto are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Parasite destruction.
- How many health inspections has Wendy's in Lecanto had?
- Wendy's 11653 in Lecanto has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 1.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Wendy's in Lecanto find?
- Wendy's 11653 in Lecanto was most recently inspected on October 6, 2025 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Wendy's in Lecanto ever been shut down?
- No, Wendy's 11653 in Lecanto 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.
- Has Wendy's in Lecanto had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Wendy's 11653 in Lecanto has 1 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.
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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