ARCADIA, DeSoto County

WENDY'S 9253

2719 SW HWY 70, ARCADIA, FL 34266

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Jan 29, 2026
City
ARCADIA
County
DeSoto
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Jan 29, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

50-09-4

Detail 24335298

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed out and displayed. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 24335297

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand wash sink in front area next to drive thru window leaking from the faucet.

Sep 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

05-09-4

Detail 24010289

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the front reach in cooler at the front counter, operator put one there. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 24010291

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in the men's bathroom, operator put one up. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24010290

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in the reach in cooler on the right side soiled.

Apr 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

08B-12-5

Detail 23724083

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered bacon in the walk in cooler. Operator covered the bacon with date. Corrected On-Site

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

12A-29-4

Detail 23418165

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handling money at the drive thru and then cupping up chili, and working the baskets at the fryer without washing hands, operator stopped her to wash hands. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23418163

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on a prep table, operator removed. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 23418167

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed manager in the kitchen without a hair restraint on, she put one on. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23418168

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans on the shelve in the dish area that were wet in between, operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23418169

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two boxes of French toast sticks on floor in the walk in freezer, operator moved. Corrected On-Site

38-07-4

Detail 23418162

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed over two-compartment sink in dish area, light shield missing.

33-11-4

Detail 23418164

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing on one of the dumpsters.

31B-04-4

Detail 23418170

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in the men's bathroom.

25-06-4

Detail 23418166

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed on front counter bowls for the chili upright and unprotected, operator turned over. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Feb 8, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

10-14-5

Detail 22627919

Basic - Ice bucket stored not inverted between uses. Operator inverted Corrected On-Site

Nov 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

11-27-4

Detail 22467228

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.inspector emailed handout during inspection Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22467233

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

13-04-4

Detail 22467231

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees working with open foods on cookline with no beard guards.

24-08-4

Detail 22467232

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Manager rearranged for optimal air drying. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 22467225

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris on walk-in cooler and Freezer floors.

10-14-5

Detail 22467227

Basic - Ice bucket/not inverted on ice machine. Manager inverted. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 22467226

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed dishes in clean dish storage with manufacturers labels still in place. Manager removed to dishwash. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 22467229

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed open box of deli papers stored open in wire shelving. Observed black particles on uppermost sheet. Manager covered and removed top sheet . Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 22467230

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops stored wet in mop sink basin. Manager hung mops. Corrected On-Site

Aug 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

01B-13-4

Detail 22196257

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed broken shell egg still on carton with whole eggs in walk-in cooler. See stop sale manager removed. Other eggs in carton not contaminated. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22196254

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed frosty nozzle with black growth on food contact area of nozzle at drive through. Manager had employee clean nozzle and will add to nightly deep clean. Corrected On-Site

14-16-4

Detail 22196255

Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed lexan pans heavily stained and scratched. No longer cleanable. Manager showed replacements have been received and going into affect today. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 22196256

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee dipping ice with dangling bracelets. Manager had employee remove and wash hands. Corrected On-Site

13-02-4

Detail 22196258

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with loose hair falling around face working with open food.

22-08-4

Detail 22196259

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed old food debris on interior of microwave. Manager had employee clean microwave. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 22196260

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager had employee closed. Corrected On-Site

Jan 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 21714253

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.provided by inspection via email. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21714255

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cookline handsink. Manager replaced. Corrected On-Site

51-16-7

Detail 21714252

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed old 3bay removed dishwasher and new 3 bay added and not relayed to plan review.

13-07-4

Detail 21714256

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook on line with watch. Manager had employee remove watch and wash hands. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21714254

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of food stored on floor in freezer. Manager moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

Oct 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

27-03-4

Detail 21533363

High Priority - Water supply does not meet the requirements of a public water supply. Establishment under boil water notice. Washing hands with non potable water. Corrected by setting up container with spout and putting purchased water in container washing hands with water from container. Dishes being washed with boiled water. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21533362

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket to walk-in freezer broken and ice buildup on door jamb.

Sep 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 21155780

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-24: At time of callback the computer system was down and manager could not pull up any information. Advised that they keep a printed list in order to be in compliance when computer cannot be accessed. Time Extended

Apr 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

01B-02-5

Detail 21039109

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chili not reheated to 165F within 2 hours. Put on at 7am found at 128F at 1000am. See stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21039111

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed TCS foods in reach in preptop cooler on Madeline not holding foods at 41F or colder. cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding) Will use 4 hour holding time, must use or discard by 2pm. Unit ambient temperature at 41F in underneath drawer storage. Suggest resetting cooler to 34F to properly cool items on top open storage. Use lids . Warning

03E-02-5

Detail 21039112

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed batch 2 of chili put on reheat at 700am and found at 128F at 1000am. See stop sale. Warning

27-25-4

Detail 21039110

Intermediate - Basic - Hot water at mop sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water at 94F throughout the establishment. Warning

27-24-4

Detail 21039104

Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water at 94F throughout the establishment. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21039107

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 21039108

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at 94F throughout the establishment. Warning

14-33-4

Detail 21039106

Basic - Reach-infreezer drain line leaking ice forming in freezer. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 21039105

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed potatoes cleaned and wrapped for baking not fully covered some unwrapped at dry storage Warning