Wendy's 404
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
67
Score
Across the available record, Wendy's 404 has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Wendy's 404 was last inspected on Nov 18, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
That's lower than the typical Jacksonville restaurant, which scores around 74. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grilled chicken 112-141f, reheated so all parts are over 165f **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in handsink up front. Ran water to melt **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice around Walk-in in freezer door And ice build up in stand up freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Missing drain plug on dumpster
33-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppms, manager refilled 300ppms **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
67
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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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. Grilled diced chicken in warmer drawer 105f, manager discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In cooler where salad are stored no ambient thermometer. Manager provided **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
78
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Back flow preventer needed at hose Bibb in dumpster area
29-34-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup around freezer door
14-69-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing a Watch packaging nuggets. Watch removed **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
78
Jul 10, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
May 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on line making sandwiches wearing a watch, watch removed **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up around freezer door
14-69-4
90
Nov 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at multiple dispensers. Restroom and kitchen. Replaced by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in frontline Hand wash sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple.
23-24-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by walk in cooler. Cleaned by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single Service cups , lids under towel and soap dispenser at frontline. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
70
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
90
May 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Carry over beef in walk in cooler no date
02C-06-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Covers in walk in cooler
36-34-5
86
Mar 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. Email it
11-27-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
82
Nov 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw bacon Sleve of raw bacon stored on preparation table 56F. Employee moved back to cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Covered Serving pan on backside of make line soiled with mold like substance. Operator had pan removed and cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink basin next to drive thru has two unopened water bottles stored in basin. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink next to Drive thru. Operator supplied towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Full unopened case of cookie dough stored on walk in freezer floor. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on walk in freezer door.
14-69-4
58
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's 404 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's 404 on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's 404?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Wendy's 404.
How does Wendy's 404 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Wendy's 404 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Wendy's 404's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's 404 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Wendy's 404 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Wendy's 404 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's 404 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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