Wendys
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
70
Score
Public records show 14 inspections at Wendys stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 3, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Jacksonville restaurant, which scores around 74. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
14
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
70
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
45
Jun 19, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jun 17, 2025
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed wastewater slowly backing up through floor drain at front counter area. Person in charge removed water from drain so no longer backing up. Called for plumber to schedule service for today. Person in charge cleaned areas walked through during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
28-26-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed three flying insects in back kitchen area. **Warning**
35A-02-7
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed odor in kitchen near floor drain that has wastewater backing up onto the floor. **Warning**
36-64-5
70
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer in reach in cooler below make line broken, not giving accurate temperature. Person in charge replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
05-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling up pitcher in hand wash sink. Person in charge spoke to employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup observed in interior and exterior walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
78
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
52
Jan 22, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Nov 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch face with gloved hands, then return working with food on grill line. Spoke to employee during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef across from cookline double panned at 44-48F. Person in charge lidded and removed extra pan. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzle at dispenser at drive thru with debris buildup. Also, ice chute in dining room with mold like substance buildup. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. One manager with food handler training, not CFM. Has been manager for 3 months.
53A-01-7
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer indoor with ice buildup on floor. Person in charge states has work order in. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-69-4
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal in men's restroom out of order due to draining slow. Person in charge states has work order in. **Corrective Action Taken**
32-23-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cups stored on floor in dry storage. Person in charge raised. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of lettuce stored on floor in walk in cooler. Person in charge raised. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle used as scoop in ice bin. Person in charge states new one is ordered, replaced with large ice scoop. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-01-5
47
Feb 15, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to sleeves of wrapped single service to go cups. Employee removed spray bottle of cleaner to properly store. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Racks with wrapped hamburger buns stored under dripping ice tea machine across from mop sink in prep area Operator moved rack of buns away from dripping ice tea machine.
08B-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil stored on floor in dry food storage area.
08B-38-4
78
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. bleu cheese crumbles (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (45F - Cold Holding) in top of sandwich unit. Employee stated items went in cooler at lunchtime but the lids were off when they got busy. Operator placed lids on cheeses to chill **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: At callback cut tomatoes 48F and sliced Asiago cheese 49F. Operator voluntarily discarded both foods**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
86
Aug 5, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect observed near grill area for drive thru, one flying insect observed on front line area, 3 flying insects observed near soda boxes near back door, and one flying insect observed in dry food storage **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. bleu cheese crumbles (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (45F - Cold Holding) in top of sandwich unit. Employee stated items went in cooler at lunchtime but the lids were off when they got busy. Operator placed lids on cheeses to chill **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzle at soda dispensing machine at drive thru soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at front line used for dumping. Employee dumped cup with ice in sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. 1. Interior of ice bin at soda machine at drive thru soiled. 2. Interior deflector plate in ice bin soiled
22-20-5
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendys last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendys on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendys?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wendys.
How does Wendys compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Wendys most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Wendys' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendys have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Wendys means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Wendys inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wendys is inspected around four times per year on average.
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