Wendy's in Sanford
Last inspected:
3717 S Orlando Blvd, Sanford, FL 32773Part of: Wendys Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Wendy's #4473 in Sanford has been inspected 21 times since records began, accumulating 76 violations and averaging 3.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have centered on proper cooking temperatures, which appeared in 5 of the past 6 routine inspections, and employee health reporting, which was cited in 4 inspections between 2022 and 2023. Additional recurring high-priority findings include hand washing violations, food contact surface sanitation, and parasite destruction procedures. Fire safety issues were documented in 2023 involving blocked exit paths and in 2021 involving a fire extinguisher in the red zone. The most recent inspection on November 12, 2025 found 6 basic violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Wendy's in Sanford: Comparison to Seminole County Averages
Wendy's in Sanford: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (4)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 fire violations
— Complaint Full · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Wendy's in Sanford: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 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
— 3 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 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
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Wendy's in Sanford: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Wendy's in Sanford last inspected?
- Wendy's #4473 in Sanford was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 5, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Wendy's in Sanford?
- The most frequently cited violations at Wendy's #4473 in Sanford are: Employee health reporting, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Wendy's in Sanford had?
- Wendy's #4473 in Sanford has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Wendy's in Sanford find?
- Wendy's #4473 in Sanford was most recently inspected on May 5, 2026 with 1 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Wendy's in Sanford ever been shut down?
- No, Wendy's #4473 in Sanford has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- Has Wendy's in Sanford had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Wendy's #4473 in Sanford has 4 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).
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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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