Wendy's #4528
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
45
Score
Going back to 2022, Wendy's #4528 has nine inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 9, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Wendy's #4528's 45 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. DM Tested at 0ppm. Primed and it tested at 200Ppm.
22-43-4
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Missing on potatoes on cook line. Person in charge time stamped. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch his phone and not wash hands. Addressed and person washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle in front customer service area has black mold like substance on it.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind fryers. Grease on floor. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor by fryers. Bread on floor in walk in freezer. Addressed and employee moved oil. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer has ice buildup inside.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave is soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of hamburger/egg cooler is soiled. Tall reach in cooler soiled on bottom shelf. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
45
Aug 4, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind and underneath equipment soiled throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves and reach in freezer interior bottom soiled.
22-16-4
90
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Frosty nozzle is soiled. Person in charge wiped clean. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease on floor behind fryers.
36-01-4
86
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler 1 hour; Cheese 46F, tomatoes 46F, salad 52F; ( - Cold Holding) placed on time control until cooler repaired. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Missing on chicken nuggets and fries. Only out a few minutes. Person in charge turned on timer. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on self depending soda has mold like substance in it. Person in charge cleaned. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler on cookline is 44.2°.
14-74-7
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Under soda boxes floor has spray foam. Not smooth and easily cleanable.
36-11-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Floor drain at mop sink is slow draining.
29-19-4
58
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles have debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors throughout kitchen, cookline are greasy.
36-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice buildup.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underneath side reach in cooler is soiled.
23-03-4
78
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Missing on fries. Person in charge time stamped. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice buildup inside.
14-69-4
82
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
58
Sep 15, 2022
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's #4528 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's #4528 on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's #4528?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Wendy's #4528.
How does Wendy's #4528 compare to other restaurants in Palm Coast?
Wendy's #4528 most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Coast average of 79.
Has Wendy's #4528's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's #4528 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Wendy's #4528 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Wendy's #4528 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's #4528 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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