Wendys #72
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
95
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Wendys #72 stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 14, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Wendys #72's latest score of 95 sits above the Crescent City average of 82. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler. Operator cleaned up. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
95
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee cooking burgers wearing watch. Employee removed watch. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Open Case of French toast stored on walk in freezer floor. Operator placed on shelve. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior soiled.
22-16-4
82
Jun 4, 2025
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind and underneath equipment soiled.
36-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusting.
14-17-4
86
Apr 23, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
95
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live flying insect by back door
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Cook on cook line
13-06-4
Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. No hood filters on front line Operator said filters are being cleaned
14-72-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Individual dressing packets holder at the drive through window Also heat lamps on cook line Floor under fryers on front line Outside of grease bin stored by back door
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffees filters on prep line not covered Operator covered filters **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
67
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle fryers with gloves on, then with same gloves on make a chicken sandwich without washing hands. Addressed immediately and person washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
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 chicken and egg sandwiches. Person in charge turned time stamp on. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage burrito 116F. Person in charge placed on time control. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Lemonade heads need cleaning.
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of oil on floor next to fryers. Person in charge moved oil. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoops on dirty grates.
10-12-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster does not have a drain plug.
33-11-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease behind fryers. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without a beard guard and his hair restraint was not effective. Person in charge had him put on beard guard and fix his hair. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
45
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In bottom of reach-in cooler on cook line observed cut tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding). Employee stated tomatoes were prepped and placed in cooler two hours prior. Plastic wrap on pan was vented to allow further cooling. In reach-in cooler near window observed, prepped salad (44F - Cold Holding). Operator stated salads were prepped two hours prior and placed in walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Observed no time mark on cook line items held on time. Operator labeled with correct times during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink near drive thru window partially blocked by tea dispenser and ice cream machine making it difficult to access. Operator moved tea dispenser during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Observed no written cleanup procedures present. Provided operator with handout during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no proof of employees being aware of reporting requirements. Provided operator with form during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink near drive thru window observed no soap provided. Operator stated dispenser fell off wall and hasn't had chance to correct.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one employee with expired certification last taken on 10/25/16.
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while cooking burgers. Operator had employee remove watch during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil stored on floor on cook line between fryers. Operator moved oil during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of yellow lemonade with mold-like substance buildup around bottom of container. Observed area above both lemonade dispensers with debris buildup. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Near back door observed case of togo cups stored on floor. Operator moved cups to appropriate location during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
37
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flying insects observed near mop sink/ soda syrup area.
35A-02-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Open jug of cooking oil stored on floor in back of kitchen. Manager moved or arranged to proper storage levels. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with buildup. Pink substance buildup on bottom drain of soda machine dispensers at both front counter, and drive in window.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendys #72 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendys #72 on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendys #72?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Wendys #72.
How does Wendys #72 compare to other restaurants in Crescent City?
Wendys #72 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Crescent City average of 82.
Has Wendys #72's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendys #72 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wendys #72 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 #72 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wendys #72 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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