Wendy's
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Wendy's nine times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 17, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, showing up three times.
Wendy's latest score of 86 sits above the Jacksonville Beach average of 73. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
86
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under hand wash sink on front service line near drive thru window.
29-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor around fryer has accumulation of grease.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up around fan in reach in freezer on cook line. Also, ice buildup up around frame of walk in freezer door.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on cook line has accumulation of debris. Also, interior top in microwave soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
82
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on self dispensing soda machine in dining area soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink next to office and none at hand wash sink in drive thru area. Operator replenished paper towels at both hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on interior door of walk in freezer. Operator stated there is a work order already in for repair. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven has accumulation of food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled. Operator stated there is a work order already in for replacement. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
70
Mar 13, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee preparing/ packaging salads, put something in mouth to eat and then went back to packaging up salad to go boxes without washing hands and changing gloves. Operator discussed hand washing procedures with employee and had employee wash hands and put on new gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream (49-50F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler next to drive thru window.. Operator stated sour cream placed in cooler this morning. Operator removed sour cream and placed in nearby cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing from drain under triple sink.
29-18-4
70
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf across from triple sink unable to properly air dry
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up around walk in freezer door.
14-69-4
90
Jun 21, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jun 12, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
55
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw beef (45-47F) stored in small raw beef cooler at the end of the cook line. Manager stated beef was placed in cooler from walk in approximately 30 minutes ago. Manager moved raw beef to walk in cooler. Asiago cheese (52F); Muenster cheese (50F) stored in cooler burger make line. Manager stated foods stored in cooler are held under temperature control. Manager stated cheese were placed in cooler from main prep cooler approximately 2 hours ago. Manager placed cheeses on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. nuggets (119F) stored in warm holder on cook line. Manager stated the nuggets were made 30 minutes ago and that they are expired and discarded them. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Manager does not have quat test strips.
16-37-1
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of cooking oil under the fryer not stored at least 6 inches off the floor on cook line.
08B-47-4
64
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Opened bag of raw chicken fillets stored over bag of French fries in stand alone reach in freezer near fryers on cook line. Manager properly stored food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced mozzarella (53F); sliced pepper jack cheese (50F) stored in main reach in cooler on cook line. Manager stated food is held under time control and that the food was restocked from walk in cooler a few minutes ago. Food is not time marked nor written procedures were provided. Reviewed proper procedure for time control with manager. Emailed time control form to manager, manager time marked food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-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. No proof of any training provided by manager. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink by front counter near registers. Manager placed paper towels at handwash sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wendy's.
How does Wendy's compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville Beach?
Wendy's most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville Beach average of 73.
Has Wendy's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's have averaged around three 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 three times per year on average.
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