Wendy's #203

5150 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 330502624

American

Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Wendy's #203, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 14, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “insect control device installed” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Among Marathon restaurants, the typical score is 67; Wendy's #203 is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Bread stored in a location that is exposed to splash . Next to hand washing sinkThe bread was relocated to a place away from the handwashing sink **Corrected On-Site**

08B-36-4

Apr 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

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/ Yohana Garcia 11/12/25 The other CFM are still valid.

53A-03-7

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/ Yohana Garcia 11/12/24 expired

53A-05-6

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

16-23-4

Basic - Employee personal items, cell phone, stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Oct 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. spout on the ice cream is soiled **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Jun 18, 2024

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2023 license displayed

50-09-4

Basic - Dish machine in poor repair, posted as out of service .

14-11-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in stand up freezer

14-69-4

Basic - Insect control device installed over food storage/ preparation area. Located over cartons of fryer oil and next to bread storage. **Repeat Violation**

35B-02-4

Basic - damage to wall behind soda dispenser in lobby .

36-24-5

Mar 7, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Oct 20, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface, he picked up plastic cups that he dropped on the floor and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.discussed handwashing and educated the employee on touching g dirty surfaces and handling food. employee washed his hands . **Corrected On-Site**

12A-29-4

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in customer dining room next to ice tea dispenser.

36-24-5

Basic - Insect control device installed over food . Bug Zapper is installed over oil containers and bread rack.

35B-02-4

Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observe an employee drop plastic cups on the floor and pick then up and put back on table for service or use. employee discarded cups. **Corrected On-Site**

25-09-4

Mar 23, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 4 boxes of salt in dry storage on shelving with Damaged boxes that seem to have gotten wet.

01B-13-4

Basic - Employee personal items cell phone stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On box of try liners next to chili warmers

40-06-5

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Insect zapper installed over bread in kitchen Observed bug zapper over chili and ice tea ,coffee maker **Repeat Violation**

35B-02-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**

33-16-4

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed personal chicken nuggets in food prep area Discarded by employee. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-02-4

Oct 13, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's #203 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's #203 on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wendy's #203?

Across the inspection record, “insect control device installed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wendy's #203.

How does Wendy's #203 compare to other restaurants in Marathon?

Wendy's #203 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Marathon average of 67.

Has Wendy's #203's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Wendy's #203 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wendy's #203 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 #203 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's #203 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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