Wendy's 1756
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Wendy's 1756 12 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 2, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about five violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average South Daytona restaurant scores 62. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
50
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
64
Aug 4, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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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. System down per operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: waited for operator. Unable to access training **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale and residue on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended**
16-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Iced tea brewer controls **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended**
14-71-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Dish machine area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. From under dish machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended**
29-03-4
70
Jun 2, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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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. System down per operator. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale and residue on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Iced tea brewer controls **Warning**
14-71-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Dish machine area **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. From under dish machine **Warning**
29-03-4
70
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese sauce in warmer 109F, heated and moved to warmer before warmer was above 135F. Advised to allow warmer to heat fully before moving tcs to it. Reheated to 171f **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - drive thru soda nozzle corrected on site - interior bottom drive thru cooler - beef cooler gaskets **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Egg/beef cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
74
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside back door **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: Improvement but soil/buildup still present. **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Egg/beef cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back hand sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
74
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In the lobby, 5 on ketchup nozzle dispenser head, 2 or 3 flying around it **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside back door **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Egg/beef cooler gaskets - black buildup in crevices, soda machine dispensing nozzle, dining room. - splattered food, interior top microwave back storage area (repeat violation) **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Egg/beef cooler **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back hand sink **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Drain under three compartment sink slow draining; when water is drained/run at three compartment sink, water runs across floor to floor drain approximately 2 feet away. **Warning**
29-19-4
52
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -hose bibb on rear of building **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -tested 2x 0ppm, operator changed sanitizer, retested 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Interior of microwave in rear prep area has accumulation of food debris.
22-08-4
70
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -hose bibb on rear of building
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -evidence of handwash sink being used as dump sink, ice present in handwash sink next to triple sink
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling above drive thu beverage station, operator states replacement tiles have been ordered
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors behind fryers have an accumulation of grease and food debris , operator had employee clean **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. -hood filter missing over flat top grill
14-42-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster and operator posted **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -handwash sink next to triple sink **Corrected On-Site**
33-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lids. -top lid of garbage dumpster and side door to cardboard dumpster are open **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
55
Jan 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
64
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in both mens and womens restroom **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of microwave in prep area lightly soiled **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -reach in freezer across from walk in cooler
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -accumulation of grease underneath flat top grill -walk in cooler fan covers lightly soiled -walk in cooler gasket soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's 1756 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's 1756 on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's 1756?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wendy's 1756.
How does Wendy's 1756 compare to other restaurants in South Daytona?
Wendy's 1756 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the South Daytona average of 62.
Has Wendy's 1756's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Wendy's 1756 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wendy's 1756 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 1756 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's 1756 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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