Wendys
Last inspected: Sep 4, 2025
86
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Wendys, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 4, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles”, which has been cited four times.
Wendys' latest score of 86 sits above the Jacksonville average of 74. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks containers on prep area. Moved by manager. Priority: Basic **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer. Prep line.
14-69-4
86
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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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. No time mark on cooked eggs. Sausage hold line. Placed few mins ago per Person In Charge. (Hold time 1 hr). Marked by manger. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Prep line.
23-24-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water by rear drain. Near co2 tank.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease buildup on floor by fry line.
36-73-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen Chili meat thawing in standing water. Person In Charge turned on water faucet. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
70
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxed single service cups on floor in dry goods. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Missing drain cover under Three compartment sink. Replaced by manger. **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
13-07-4
86
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at drive through Hand wash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Black like substance on frontline vents.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled cooler tastes. Frontline. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack
16-46-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Loose Hand wash sink . Prep line.
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of prep line cooler. Minor.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Roll of wrapped Single Service lids under soap dispenser. Drive through. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of prep line cooler.
29-49-6
61
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
78
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at mens restroom. Replaced by manger. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled cooler gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of kitchen cooler.
22-16-4
78
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee returned from outside then washed hands in prep sink. Manager intervened. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Loose ceiling tile by prep line. Dusty ceiling tiles in kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on rack for wrapped foods. Moved by manager. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Minor Soiled walk in cooler shelves.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Loose Hand Wash Sink by Three compartment sink. Per Person In Charge. Work in progress.
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Boxed single service items on floor. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendys last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendys on file is from Sep 4, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendys?
Across the inspection record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Wendys.
How does Wendys compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Wendys most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher 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 low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wendys 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wendys is inspected around two times per year on average.
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