Wendy's #74
Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025
90
Score
Across the available record, Wendy's #74 has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Wendy's #74 was last inspected on Nov 25, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited five times.
Among Jacksonville restaurants, the typical score is 74; Wendy's #74 is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris in gaskets on reach in cooler doors under main cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop sink and unable to air dry.
42-01-4
90
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed missing drain cover under three compartment sink. Person in charge replaced drain cover. **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers stacked on top of each other with visible signs of moisture and unable to air dry stored above three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled gasket on walk-in cooler door. Soiled area around soda tower dispenser in lobby.
23-03-4
86
Jun 18, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
39
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed one bag of caramel ice cream base stored in reach in cooler person in charge stated was not in use. Ice cream base was at temperature of 69F and per person in charge was in the reach in cooler for 4+ hours. Ice cream base (69F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed one bag of caramel ice cream base stored in reach in cooler person in charge stated was not in use. Ice cream base was at temperature of 69F and per person in charge was in the reach in cooler for 4+ hours. Ice cream base (69F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wearing gloves exit establishment and then return to food preparation without changing gloves and washing hands. Inspector educated employee on proper glove changing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda and ice dispensers on soda towers in dining room and by to-go window with soda build up.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on shelf above prep table with raw burger patties cooler unit. Person in charge voluntarily discarded beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid to dumpster at rear of establishment with lid open. Person in charge closed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
52
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At box cooler at front line in kitchen, butter container (57F - Cold Holding); sour cream container (51F - Cold Holding). Operator removed and placed both items in the walk in. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station by triple sink in kitchen no paper towels. Operator added paper towels. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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. Multiple employees trainings expired. Operator stated they were in the process of getting all employees retrained. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator could not supply last inspection.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Around soda nozzle in drink machines throughout establishment soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single use cups placed in box on floor. Operator removed from floor. At outside bun freezer, frozen soup in box on ground. Operator removed from ground. Containers of gloves in box on ground by chemical storage area next to back door. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in water in mop bucket. Operator stated it has been there since 10 am. Operator removed from water and hung to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door under prep line on right side of kitchen is not closing properly.
14-11-5
52
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Managers on duty not able to provide documentation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Managers present not able to access training records. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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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. Managers on duty not able to provide documentation. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment has chlorine test strips, using quat sanitizer at triple sinks and buckets.
16-32-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at drive thru missing towels and sign. Operator supplied during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler at drive thru has standing water in bottom.
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. In walk-in freezer, chicken (30F); fries (26F - Cold Holding). Repair technician onsite during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-05-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Mop sink faucet leaking.
29-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by convection oven at cook line has grease and food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In outside bun walk-in freezer, multiple food items stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. No waste receptacle at handwash sink by front counter. Operator supplied. **Corrected On-Site**
33-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On cook line, multiple reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled. At fry station hot holding unit, top of unit has build up of salt debris. At soda dispenser in dining room, plate next to nozzle has build up. Employee cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
52
Apr 3, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk-in cooler, pan of raw hamburger stored over case of bacon. Operator moved hamburger. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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. Cut tomato and cut lettuce on make line, no time marked. Manager stated items out less than 4 hours.
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At sandwich make line, cheese sauce (101F - Hot Holding); operator stated item on line less than 4 hours. Employee reheated, cheese sauce (178F - Hot Holding). **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At drive thru area, spray bottle of window cleaner stored on counter with soda syrup boxes.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At handwash sink by triple sinks, ice in sink. Manager melted ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at drive thru, no towels, soap or sign.
31B-02-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, three cases of unwashed tomatoes stored on top shelf over pans of condiments. **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At coffee/tea maker on cook line area, coffee filters not protected. Also, in dining room storage closet, paper towels stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler at drive thru, gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. At end of cook line, tray of buns on floor. Employee moved buns off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
37
Oct 6, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's #74 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's #74 on file is from Nov 25, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's #74?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Wendy's #74.
How does Wendy's #74 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Wendy's #74 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Wendy's #74's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Wendy's #74 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wendy's #74 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 #74 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's #74 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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