Wendys #59

1616 University Blvd S, Jacksonville, FL 32216

American

Last inspected: Dec 31, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Wendys #59 stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 31, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, showing up two times.

Among Jacksonville restaurants, the typical score is 74; Wendys #59 is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 31, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Oct 1, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jan 9, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent over three compartment sink with dust build up

36-34-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler on cook line soiled **Repeat Violation**

22-16-4

Jul 16, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jan 31, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 5, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryer area **Repeat Violation**

36-73-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up on floor in walk in Freezer

14-69-4

Jan 23, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Sep 13, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Grilled chicken (162F - Cooking), multiple grilled chicken with different sizes cooked on flat top grill and one piece not reaching minimum cooking temperature immediately after employee was removing from grill area and placing in holding pan. Employee has no thermometer to take temperature of food. Reviewed with employee and employee not able to provide answer to minimum final temperature cooking requirements for cooked poultry. Employee re-cooked grilled chicken and reaching above 165F) **Corrected On-Site**

03C-44-5

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. No time mark on cut tomatoes, cut lettuce and prep cheeses on both make table front line. Manager place time mark labels for 1:45pm **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Cook employee unable to provide answer to question on final minimum cooking temperature of cook chicken after observed temperature taking from grill area of final cooked grill chicken was below 165F and had employee to re- cook chicken to minimum 165F.

53B-16-4

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Grilled chicken (162F - Cooking), multiple grilled chicken with different sizes cooked on flat top grill and one piece not reaching minimum cooking temperature immediately after employee was removing from grill area and placing in holding pan. Employee has no thermometer to take temperature of food. Reviewed with employee and employee not able to provide answer to minimum final temperature cooking requirements for cooked poultry. Employee re-cooked grilled chicken and reaching above 165F)

05-10-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in back kitchen area with dust build up

36-34-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under cooking equipments **Repeat Violation**

36-73-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryer soiled with grease build up **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendys #59 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendys #59 on file is from Dec 31, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wendys #59?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wendys #59.

How does Wendys #59 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Wendys #59 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Wendys #59's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendys #59 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wendys #59 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 Wendys #59 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wendys #59 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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