Wendy's #71
Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025
100
Score
Wendy's #71 appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 20, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “open dumpster lid”, showing up three times.
Compared to the broader Yulee restaurant scene, where the average is 71, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 20, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2025
Complaint Full
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine chute in dining area with black build up. Manager cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with bracelet on wrist
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint. Employee with facial beard preparing food with no beard guard **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind fryer and cooking equipment **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease buildup **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. In back parking lot area
33-16-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Interior of bathroom stall partition door is missing lock to be secured while in use. Manager putting in maintenance request to be fixed **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
32-17-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow drain at hand wash sink next to grill area
29-20-5
67
Mar 3, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Oct 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee at front counter touched face and immediately began preparing coffee drinks without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter, butter and sour cream 63F. Items placed out approximately 30 minutes prior. Items moved to reach in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink in drive through area has shake machine lid covering it. Lid moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in cooler on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket near ice machine in kitchen. Bucket inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint/beard guard while engaging in food preparation. Two different employees working on make line do not have hair restraint and one no beard guard. One employee placed hair restraint on, and other left are to perform another non-food task. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
24-08-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment in drive through area. Floor in walk in cooler. Floor in walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Dumpster outside of establishment. Manager sent employee to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink.
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee in prep area cutting lettuce before washing. Employee stopped and rinsed lettuce prior to preparing. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored inside blue mop bucket with soiled water in back kitchen. Mop removed. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
41
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Whisk stored in handsink in take out window area. Moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Upper area of drinking station. White build up where soda comes out
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks around fry station near sandwich line and take out window area. Moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones and keys stored on hot holding fry station. Moved **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
61
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shelled eggs stored at room temperature , moved to cooler **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Precooked chicken portioned onsite in walk in cooler no date
02C-03-5
78
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Mop sink floor with food stored on top off drain area, cleaned **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: Still soiled, paper towels and old food **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lid closed **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: Closed **Time Extended**
33-16-4
90
Jul 6, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzle at drink station in take out window, sent to clean **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink in take out window area, provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chilli meat in walk cooler, manager dated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Only the smaller stall has covered lid, other stall uncovered and no other covered trash in restroom
32-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink upfront leaking water from faucet
29-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm quat sanitizer bucket upfront near handsink, remade **Corrective Action Taken**
21-08-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's #71 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's #71 on file is from Oct 20, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's #71?
Across the inspection record, “open dumpster lid” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wendy's #71.
How does Wendy's #71 compare to other restaurants in Yulee?
Wendy's #71 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Yulee average of 71.
Has Wendy's #71's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's #71 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wendy's #71 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 #71 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's #71 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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