LAKE CITY, Columbia County

WENDY'S

202 COREY PLACE, LAKE CITY, FL 32024

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
7 Basic
Dec 9, 2025
City
LAKE CITY
County
Columbia
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 7Total: 7

36-36-4

Detail 24239816

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile moved out of position over syrup dispensing boxes. Employee positioned in place during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 24239817

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing between grill and fryers.

08B-38-4

Detail 24239812

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of fries on floor in walk-in freezer. Employee moved to shelf during inspection. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 24239815

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on grill handle frame. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24239818

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with mold-like substances. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 24239813

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Left dumpster lid open. Manager had employee close during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 24239814

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in bucket not hanging to dry. Manager placed in wall holder. Corrected On-Site

Jul 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

12A-28-4

Detail 23854024

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Male cook-line employee touched pants with bare hands and continued food preparation without washing hands. Manager had employee stop and wash hands. Corrected On-Site

35A-02-7

Detail 23854023

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Two live flies in kitchen area.

40-06-5

Detail 23854020

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keychain on prep table. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23854021

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in freezer gaskets torn. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23854019

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold-like substances around perimeter of Frosty machine nozzle and horizontal backsplash of soda machine at drive through. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 23854022

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Left dumpster lid open.

Jan 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-34-5

Detail 23483769

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with dust accumulation. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23483767

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Torn reach-in cooler gaskets.

10-20-4

Detail 23483766

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handle. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23483768

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

Jul 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

35A-02-6

Detail 22979013

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Fly on cookline near office.

22-02-4

Detail 22979012

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on Frosty machine nozzle. Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 22979016

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water along cookline floor.

10-20-4

Detail 22979014

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on grill bar. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22979015

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold-like substances on backsplash and lever of dining room soda machine. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

Dec 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 22524983

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained with mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22524981

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris.

16-46-4

Detail 22524982

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Partial label on cleaned food bin. Manager removed for cleaning. Corrective Action Taken

14-12-4

Detail 22524984

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Food bins cracked and chipped.

Jul 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 22147260

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Frosty machine nozzle soiled with mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 22147256

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at second sink in mens bathroom. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 22147252

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer. Manager ordered and received today replacement gaskets. They are yet to be installed. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 22147257

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water near soda boxes caused by leaking roof pipe. Manager has mopped and called for plumber. Corrective Action Taken

08B-38-4

Detail 22147258

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bread on floor of walk-in freezer. Manager placed on rack to elevate at least 6" from floor. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 22147254

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In-use tongs for fryer stored on handle of adjacent grill. Manager removed for cleaning. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 22147259

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

14-12-4

Detail 22147253

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Holding trays burned and soiled with grease or food debris.

29-11-4

Detail 22147255

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leak at roof corner near back door interior. Manager has called plumber to repair. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Mar 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 21886533

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at both machines in the lobby.

31B-02-4

Detail 21886537

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink by the Three compartment sink and inside both bathrooms. Operator placed towels at all Handwash sinks. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21886539

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on shelf above prep area. Operator moved purse. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21886540

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer gasket torn on drawers under hot lamp.

36-73-4

Detail 21886538

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under shelf holding sugar.

14-69-4

Detail 21886532

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On the floor inside walk in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 21886534

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside the hot holding cabinets on the cooks line. Reach in freezer drawer gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation

16-05-4

Detail 21886535

Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Sanitizer solution in Three compartment sink with food debris, operator changed sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 21886536

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking from the coke filtration system in the back mop sink area.

Sep 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Basic: 4Total: 9

12A-05-4

Detail 21390025

High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee drank drink then proceeded to touch potato boxes, operator stopped and had employee change gloves and wash hands.

08A-05-6

Detail 21390022

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over oil in walk in cooler, operator moved eggs. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21390027

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw shell eggs room temperature (60 F - Cold Holding) operator placed eggs back in walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03E-02-5

Detail 21390028

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. chili 3 hours (112F - Reheating) see stop sale.

41-10-4

Detail 21390023

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray chemical bottle next to juice bottles by Togo window. Employees placed bottle on rack below. Corrected On-Site

12B-02-4

Detail 21390024

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drank drink on cooks line.

36-17-5

Detail 21390026

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under fryers.

08B-38-4

Detail 21390020

Basic - Food stored on floor. Buns by back door and frosty mix on floor in walk in cooler. Operator placed on rack. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21390021

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple Reach in cooler gaskets on cooks line soiled. Bacon cooking rack. Walk in freezer floor shelving. Soda machine nozzle backsplash in lobby. The back splash of frosty machines. Repeat Violation

May 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 8

35A-02-6

Detail 21094006

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flies flying around kitchen.

03A-02-5

Detail 21094002

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Asiago (48 - Cold Holding); tomatoes (45 - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (49 - Cold Holding) manager stated they use temperature for make line items. Area manager arrived during inspection and stated they use time control for items. Items were not marked for time control. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 21093999

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. hamburger (99 - Hot Holding) employee stated hamburgers are placed in unit to use for chili, employee didn't turn equipment on, she discarded voluntarily. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21094001

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda dispensing nozzles in lobby and by Togo window. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 21094000

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee scooping fries into containers and cooking chicken nuggets with long hair. Manager gave employee hat to be put on and restrain hair back off of face. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21094004

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers under prep table.

14-11-4

Detail 21094003

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Small cutting board on make line with deep cut marks. Plastic containers on clean dish rack with corners cracked.

23-03-4

Detail 21094005

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Rack holding clean utensils in prep area. Reach in cooler gasket soiled holding raw hamburgers. Hot holding equipment holding cooked chicken on make line. Between silver divider at hamburger cooker and tea making table. Repeat Violation

Sep 23, 2021

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 20, 2021

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 7

12A-27-4

Detail 20522329

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs then proceeded to touch spatula to take cooked sausage off of flat top then touched handle to plastic container of cooked sausage and placed in hot holding box. Spoke to employee about changing gloves and washing hands after cracking eggs.

03A-02-5

Detail 20522330

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. half half (62°F - Cold Holding) frosty mix chocolate (55°F - Cold Holding); frosty mix vanilla (54°F - Cold Holding) Muenster cheese (55°F - Cold Holding); Asiago cheese (52°F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (48°F - Cold Holding) operator stated the frosty machine was not turned on after setting up machine, operator turned on. Half and half was out less than 4 hours on front counter. Cheeses on cooks line no 4 hour time stamp and operator stated they never time mark cheeses. Operator placed items in reach in cooler. retemped items half half 55°F chocolate frosty 52°F vanilla frosty 37°F Muenster cheese 48°F Asiago 47°F. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-10-4

Detail 20522327

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreased on prep table. Yellow pouch of cleaner above raw shell eggs on cooks line. Operator moved chemicals. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 20522326

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Carton of half and half up at front counter opened previous day.

22-02-4

Detail 20522331

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Strawberry lemonade dispensing nozzle. Interior bottom of reach in freezer by fryers.

35A-03-4

Detail 20522332

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under soda box hook ups. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20522328

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer drawer gaskets on the cooks line. Repeat Violation

Jul 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

36-34-5

Detail 20359456

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. On cooks line air vent and on computer monitor on cooks line.

36-17-5

Detail 20359454

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. 2 tiles under fryers on cooks line.

23-03-4

Detail 20359453

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler.

22-16-4

Detail 20359455

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooler up front holding coffee creamer canisters and reach in freezer next to fryers.

29-11-4

Detail 20359452

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under Handwash sink by Three compartment sink.