Wendy's in Winter Garden
Last inspected:
13549 W Colonial Dr, Winter Garden, FL 34787Part of: Wendys Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Wendy's #11721 in Winter Garden has accumulated 146 violations across 27 inspections since 2017, averaging 5.4 per visit. The facility was never shut down for safety violations. A 2019 fire inspection documented one portable fire extinguisher in the red zone next to the ice machine. The most frequently cited violations involve chemical storage (15 instances), parasite destruction (12), and proper cooking temperatures (12), with recent patterns showing recurring compliance issues and a warning issued in November 2025.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Wendy's in Winter Garden: Comparison to Orange County Averages
Wendy's in Winter Garden: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Wendy's in Winter Garden: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 4 inspections20 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections35 violations · 24 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 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
— 4 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations (1 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· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections12 violations · 11 high priority
— 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· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Wendy's in Winter Garden: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Wendy's in Winter Garden last inspected?
- Wendy's #11721 in Winter Garden was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 15, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Wendy's in Winter Garden?
- The most frequently cited violations at Wendy's #11721 in Winter Garden are: Chemical properly stored, Proper cooking temps, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Wendy's in Winter Garden had?
- Wendy's #11721 in Winter Garden has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Wendy's in Winter Garden find?
- Wendy's #11721 in Winter Garden was most recently inspected on September 15, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Wendy's in Winter Garden ever been shut down?
- No, Wendy's #11721 in Winter Garden has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- Has Wendy's in Winter Garden had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Wendy's #11721 in Winter Garden has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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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