Wendy's
Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025
78
Score
Wendy's appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 8, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited three times.
Wendy's latest score is in line with the Gainesville average of 75. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
78
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
52
Dec 18, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The top back corners of ice bin by Togo window. Soda dispensing nozzle in lobby. Interior table top hot holding units on cooks line are soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor under soda syrup hookups in the back, employee cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on drying rack above prep sink, manager placed items over at dish area to rewash and air dry before stacking. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk in freezer, employee cleaned during inspection. Under/behind dish machine black substance is on wall. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior bottom of tall reach in freezer on cooks line. Reach in freezer drawer gaskets soiled located on cooks line. Gasket and door jams soiled on reach in coolers on cooks line. Fan guard in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster inside enclosure, operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
70
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
50
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 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. Shredded cheese on make line. Manager stated item placed on make line one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed proper time mark on item. **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. Item on warming grill across from fryers: hamburger (108F,117F). Manager stated hamburgers placed on warmer 15 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Hamburgers were sold within 10 minutes. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hand washing sink in front counter area.
27-19-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in drive thru. Manager provided hand towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored above three compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Coffee filters in drive thru.
24-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above fryers. Warmer next to fry station greasy. Gasket for reach-in cooler across from back make line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf above hamburger reach-in cooler. Employee removed phone from shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine next to three compartment sink.
16-03-4
47
Aug 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in walk-in cooler: chicken (47F,48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item was removed from cooler, portioned and returned to cooler 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flies in kitchen.
35A-02-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above three compartment sink.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above grill. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
67
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Jul 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed a fly in dry storage.
35A-02-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a drink, no lid, stored on the soda rack over bulk sodas. This was discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wendy's.
How does Wendy's compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Wendy's most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Wendy's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's 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 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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