Wendy's #75

12135 Lem Turner Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32218
American
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Wendy's #75 has 15 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 13, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to four violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up seven times.

Among Jacksonville restaurants, the typical score is 74; Wendy's #75 is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

15
Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Oct 28, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 27, 2025
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At prep area, bottle of bleach and Fabuloso stored on prep table next to biscuit oil. Manager moved chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At fry station warmer, chicken nuggets (109-116F - Hot Holding). Operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler, shell eggs (49F - Cold Holding); corn (47F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding); diced chicken (48F - Cold Holding); boiled egg (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48-50F - Cold Holding); frosty mix (47-49F - Cold Holding); bacon (50-54F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (57F - Cold Holding). Ambient temperature 47.1f, large ice build up on back cooling unit blocking all airflow with water blowing out front of unit. Temperature on log at 34f taken sometime between 4am and 1030am. Work order was placed this morning. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk-in cooler, shell eggs (49F - Cold Holding); corn (47F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding); diced chicken (48F - Cold Holding); boiled egg (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48-50F - Cold Holding); frosty mix (47-49F - Cold Holding); bacon (50-54F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (57F - Cold Holding). Ambient temperature 47.1f, large ice build up on back cooling unit blocking all airflow with water blowing out front of unit. Temperature on log at 34f taken sometime between 4am and 1030am. Work order was placed this morning.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator had employee make new sanitizer sink, 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At drive thru area, handwash sink used as dump sink as evidenced by frosty mix in sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At drive thru area, no towels at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Large grease build up on ground in dumpster enclosure.
33-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At drive thru, no handwash sign at handwash sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At drive thru, bottom of soda heads have build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwash sink on cook line by office, slow draining.
29-20-5
32
Aug 25, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. In dining room, carpet heavily soiled/stained. **Warning**
36-73-4
95
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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. At make line, cut tomato, cut lettuce and cheese held on time with no time marked. Operator stated employee recently placed items on line, time marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In dining room closet, disinfectant cleaner stored over paper towels. Employee moved cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At dumpster enclosure, hose bibb missing backflow preventer. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed a total of 4 flying insects. 1 at cook line, 3 at prep/dish area.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 7 employees, hired over 60 days per manager, have no food handlers training.
53B-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At fry station, shelf above warming unit has build up of food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In outside walk-in freezer, ice build up on floor under condenser unit. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floor and wall have grease and food debris. At ice machine, floor under unit soiled. In dining room, carpet soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has lime scale build up at chute.
22-20-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk-in cooler, shelves and rods have rust that pitted surface.
14-17-4
39
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach-in freezer at cook line, open bags of raw chicken stored over open bag of fries and open case of French toast sticks. Operator removed fries and French toast. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter area, in reach-in cooler top section, sour cream (56F - Cold Holding). Employee stated item out about 30 minutes. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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. At make line, cut tomato and cut lettuce, no time marked. Operator marked time. **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. At make line, in warmer drawer, cooked chicken (97F - Hot Holding). Employee stated chicken in warmer about 20 minutes. Manager discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At dumpster enclosure, hose bibb missing backflow preventer.
29-34-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At drive thru, drain line on handwash sink dripping after use.
29-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, hood filters over flat top have grease build up. Multiple reach-in cooler gaskets soiled. At fry station, back of fryers have grease build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At cook line, reach-in freezer has ice build up in bottom. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At fry station, floor under equipment has build up. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In back kitchen area, employee coat and back pack stored on bag-in-box soda.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At cook line, employee drink with no lid stored on top of hamburger holding drawer. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At drive thru, employee using plastic cup as ice scoop.
14-01-5
33
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At cook line reach-in freezer, open bag of raw chicken stored over open case of French toast sticks. Operator moved French toast sticks. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At drive thru area in under counter reach-in cooler, creamers (62F - Cold Holding); individual milk (ambient 57F - Cold Holding). Items in cooler overnight. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At drive thru area in under counter reach-in cooler, creamers (62F - Cold Holding); individual milk (ambient 57F - Cold Holding). Items in cooler overnight. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In men's restroom, mechanical hand dryer in main area has on button missing to turn on.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At mop sink, spray bottle hanging on rack with chemicals, not labeled. At front counter handwash sink, spray bottle of yellow chemical nor labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At make line, interior of under counter reach-in cooler has build up of food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At cook line, ice build up in bottom of reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floor under cooking equipment has grease build up.
36-73-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dish area, metal pans on clean dish shelf stacked before air drying.
24-08-4
43
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At make line, cheese (47, 46, 39F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding). All items in bottom section of make top reach-in cooler. Operator stated items left in cooler overnight. Operator discarded. At front counter area, chili (116F - Reheating) on steam table. Chili placed in warmer 3.25 hours earlier. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At make line, cheese (47, 46, 39F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding). All items in bottom section of make top reach-in cooler. Operator stated items left in cooler overnight. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. At front counter area, chili (116F - Reheating) on steam table. Chili placed in warmer 3.25 hours earlier. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03E-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At front counter, employee drink on lower shelf with condiments. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At drive thru area, coffee filters on top coffee maker with no protection. Operator moved to,proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler at make line, interior has food debris and residue.
22-16-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On shelf above triple sinks, plastic containers have old labels. Employee removed and washed containers. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At fry station, shelf above hot holding unit has build up of salt. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator not able to locate.
51-18-6
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Lid missing on dumpster.
33-15-4
45
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. In steam table near front counter, chili reheating for 2.25 hours 107F. Chili discarded. See stop sale.
03E-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. In steam table near front counter, chili reheating for 2.25 hours 107F. Chili discarded. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. In reach in cooler at end of make line in kitchen, tray of shelled eggs in reach in cooler 61F. Eggs placed into cooler approximately 10 minutes prior. Eggs moved to walk in cooler - ambient air temperature 37F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three live flies in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee on make line in kitchen cracked raw shelled eggs, broke yolks with utensil, handled clean spatula, removed and placed new gloves on without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of oven across from make line in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee working on cook line. Hair net placed on. **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 - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Stand up reach in freezer near office.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets for reach in coolers in kitchen. Mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
35
Jun 23, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jun 22, 2023
Complaint Full
8 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, cooked ground beef cooled overnight 49F. Beef discarded.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on outside faucet in dumpster area where black hose is 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. Cut lettuce, cut tomatoes and cheese stored on cook line not marked. Items placed out approximately 90 minutes prior. Food marked by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Floor drain under grill/cook line is backing up and wastewater is backing up onto floor where employees are working - strong sewage smell present as well. **Warning**
28-13-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shelled eggs (which are hot held after cooking) stored over raw bacon in reach in cooler on cook line. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored on top of ready to eat shake mix in walk in cooler. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three live flies observed in kitchen area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, cooked ground beef cooled overnight 49F. Beef discarded.
03D-02-5
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. Employees are trained through Wendy's, but roster sheet provided does not show dates training was completed. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. No plan could be provided. Inspector emailed plan example. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2022.
50-09-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cook line. Floor under triple sink and prep sink. Floor under ice machine. Floor in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Floor around mop sink.
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Dumpster outside of establishment.
33-19-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Cardboard Dumpster outside of establishment.
33-11-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in reach in cooler by drive through.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Bottom of ice machine in kitchen is cracked/rusted.
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket for walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster outside of establishment.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in coolers on cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Sanitizer container on cook line. Solution discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
21-11-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Bacon in steam table by ice machine. Bacon covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
14
Mar 22, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored on shelf next to microwave over reach in cooler where eggs are stored. Bottle moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. Sliced cheese on main make line has no time mark. Cheese placed out approximately 30 minutes prior. Manager marked item. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shelled eggs stored on counter by grill. Eggs placed into reach in cooler below grill. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly observed in kitchen area.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of oven by fryers on cook line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Large spoon stored in hand washing sink by drive through area.
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles under fryers in kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under drive through drink dispenser. Floor under fryers on cook line. Floor in walk in freezer. Floor under triple sink (standing water). **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Dumpster outside of establishment.
33-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Interior of reach in freezer by back drive through window. Area around door in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach in coolers including handles and gaskets in kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster outside of establishment.
33-16-4
33
Aug 25, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's #75 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's #75 on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wendy's #75?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Wendy's #75.

How does Wendy's #75 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Wendy's #75 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Wendy's #75's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Wendy's #75 have averaged around four 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 #75 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 #75 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's #75 is inspected around four times per year on average.