Wendy's 13612

2659 Nw 13 St, Gainesville, FL 32609
American
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Wendy's 13612 nine times, with records going back to 2023. Wendy's 13612 was last inspected on Dec 4, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “no paper towels” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Gainesville restaurant scores 75. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tea machine has white crust accumulated on tip of liquid discharge spout
22-02-4
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. High temperature dishmachine at 112F **Warning**
22-56-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Establishment has no irreversible thermometer or temperature test strips available for measuring utensil surface temperature when hot water used as sanitizer in dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at front handwash sink. Manager restocked dispenser.
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. employee thermos stored on top of soft drink syrup boxes. Manager discarded thermos **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked ( plastic bins )not properly air-dried, and stored wet on clean ware rack resulting in wet nesting. Manager had bin rehashed and placed to air dry **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink sign missing at back handwash sink
31B-04-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in front of dishmachine
36-22-4
55
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
61
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
70
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet behind dumpsters.
29-34-4
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. Cheese stored on make line. Manager stated item was placed on make line ten minutes prior, manager had employee place time mark on cheese. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Water nozzle for tea machine across from dish machine.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food stored on walk-in cooler shelf. Manager moved personal food to area where personal items are stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stored on shelf next to dish machine.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn for reach-in freezer next to fryers.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of potatoes stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Manager placed potatoes on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
55
Jun 6, 2024
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine next to three compartment sink.
16-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee energy drink in front counter reach-in cooler next to creamer. Manager removed employee energy drink. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Manager washed, rinsed and sanitized scoop then placed scoop in holder. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach-in cooler underneath make line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster in corner of parking lot, manager closed lid on dumpster. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of sugar on drive thru coffee machine. Manager placed lid on container. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket on cook line, 0 ppm. Manager changed sanitizer water, 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-08-4
70
Sep 19, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels at front counter hand washing sink. No soap at hand washing sink in back of kitchen next to office. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in freezer gasket next to fryers.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of muffins on floor in walk-in freezer. Employee placed muffins on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents above grill greasy. Front of prince castle warmer greasy.
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer buckets on make line, 0 ppm. Manager changed bag of sanitizer in dish area and changed sanitizer buckets, 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
74
Jul 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked eggs and proceeded to handled bag of biscuits without washing hands before changing gloves. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in back of kitchen.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Nine employees past due on their food safety quiz.
53B-14-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gap in between hood filters above fryers.
14-42-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored above three compartment sink.
16-46-4
64
Mar 15, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's 13612 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's 13612 on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wendy's 13612?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wendy's 13612.

How does Wendy's 13612 compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Wendy's 13612 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Wendy's 13612's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's 13612 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wendy's 13612 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Wendy's 13612 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's 13612 is inspected around three times per year on average.