Wendy's 4617

1625 Us Hwy 1, Sebastian, FL 32958
American
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Wendy's 4617 nine times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 3, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

“Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Wendy's 4617's 58 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Operator will call eco lab. Will sanitize in triple sink till repaired **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
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. Sliced cheese. Operator forgot to put time stamp **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
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. Sent operator copy **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in dining area
36-34-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked bacon walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
58
May 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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. Bucket was empty Couldn't get prime to work operator will call eco lab and sanitize in triple sink
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Stopped employee and educated **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
70
Feb 26, 2025
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket egg cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink at front counter Both bathrooms
31B-04-4
86
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Educated operator. Walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door reach in cooler not closing
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
78
Oct 26, 2023
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Hair net was put on **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Salad cooler
14-36-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Manager removed old labels **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
78
Jul 20, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - 29-34-4 Observed: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. North side of building Priority: High Priority
29-34-4
High Priority - 03A-02-5 Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw hamburger Pattie’s found at 52°. Placed into cooler 1 hour ago, moved into walk-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: High Priority
03A-02-5
Basic - 02D-01-5 Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Dredge with salt **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
02D-01-5
Basic - 12B-07-4 Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
12B-07-4
Basic - 36-03-4 Observed: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Next to mop sink Priority: Basic
36-03-4
64
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At entrance with hose attached.
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Cheese, shredded and blue cheese held under time as a public health control for 30 minutes at cook line with no time stamps. Manager time stamped all. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Tall freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt or dust. At unused steam well. Cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's 4617 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's 4617 on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wendy's 4617?

Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wendy's 4617.

How does Wendy's 4617 compare to other restaurants in Sebastian?

Wendy's 4617 most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Sebastian average of 77.

Has Wendy's 4617's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's 4617 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 4617 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 4617 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's 4617 is inspected around three times per year on average.