Lake City, Columbia County

WENDY'S 375

3081 W US HWY 90, Lake City, FL 32055

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 Intermediate
Mar 2, 2026
City
Lake City
County
Columbia
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

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.

Mar 2, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 24405901

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Old food debris in bottom of front reach-in cooler. Cutting boards soiled with mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 24405903

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards grooved. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24405902

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

42-01-4

Detail 24405904

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in mop basin not hanging to dry. Manager moved to wall rack. Corrected On-Site

Jul 21, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 23886336

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On top of hamburger reach-in cooler: shell eggs (70F - Cold Holding. One hour out. Manager moved to inside of reach-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

03F-02-5

Detail 23886330

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. In prep reach-in cooler: cheese (60F - Cold Holding), two bins of cheese with no time mark. Manager voluntarily discarded. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23886332

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

14-09-4

Detail 23886337

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards grooved. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23886331

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of eggs on floor of walk-in cooler. Manager moved to storage rack. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23886334

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

16-46-4

Detail 23886335

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Label pieces on bins stored on shelf above produce prep sink. Manager removed for cleaning. Corrective Action Taken

29-11-4

Detail 23886333

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under produce prep sink.

Jul 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

35A-02-7

Detail 23854939

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Live flies: two at front counter, one at three compartment sink, one on hamburger cooler.

22-02-4

Detail 23854935

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

31B-02-4

Detail 23854936

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in men's restroom. Manager replaced. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 23854938

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Coffee pot hanging to exterior of shelf not inverted or protected, near drive-through window. Manager removed and placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 23854940

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards grooved. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23854934

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of chicken nuggets and potato wedges on floor of walk-in freezer. Manager moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23854937

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

Jun 3, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 4, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-03-7

Detail 23685420

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jones Food Manager certification expired Oct 2024. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: Time Extended

Mar 31, 2025

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

35A-05-4

Detail 23670657

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach under rack to left of three compartment sink. Employee killed a pond discarded roach. Area cleaned, pest control company contacted and scheduled for additional treatment. Corrective Action Taken

53A-03-7

Detail 23670654

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jones Food Manager certification expired Oct 2024.

22-02-4

Detail 23670656

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

53A-05-6

Detail 23670651

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager working with four employees present.

14-09-4

Detail 23670659

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards grooved. Repeat Violation

35A-03-4

Detail 23670655

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach under rack to left of three compartment sink. Area cleaned, roach discarded, pest control company contacted and scheduled for additional treatment. Corrective Action Taken

14-11-5

Detail 23670653

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23670658

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

33-16-4

Detail 23670652

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Right lid open.

Jan 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 23456290

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

14-09-4

Detail 23456288

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards grooved. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23456291

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23456289

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of fries on floor of walk-in freezer. Manager placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23456292

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

Jul 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 22965074

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food debris on cleaned and stored egg forms over back left prep table. Manager removed to re-clean. Cutting boards stained with mold-like substances. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 22965071

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 22965069

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cook-line. Cutting board grooved. Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 22965070

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor of walk-in cooler.

08B-38-4

Detail 22965073

Basic - Food stored on floor. Opened case of tortilla shells on floor of walk-in freezer. Manager moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22965072

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

Mar 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 22730911

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Frosty mix - 49F for undetermined time. Manager voluntarily discarded.

22-02-4

Detail 22730912

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

36-34-5

Detail 22730916

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

14-11-5

Detail 22730917

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board grooved. Microwave interior rusty.

08B-38-4

Detail 22730913

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cheese sauce and chicken on floor of walk-in freezer. Manager moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22730914

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lobby soda machine backsplash soiled with mold-like substance. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.

29-49-6

Detail 22730915

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in front reach-in cooler.