Wendy's
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
55
Score
Inspectors have visited Wendy's eight times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 7, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Wendy's 55 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
52
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
70
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on outside faucet in dumpster area.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink by office - hot water faucet is broken. Manager states work order has been placed. **Corrective Action Taken**
27-16-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage containers stored on rack/shelf near dish area. Containers separated. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer around door.
14-69-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster outside of establishment. Lid closed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in mop water near triple sink in kitchen. Mop removed. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing sandwiches on cook line.
13-03-4
61
Aug 21, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
45
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 6 live flying insects in cabinet between soda machines at drink station in dining area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-01: Approximately 3 live flying insects in cabinets at drink station in dining area. **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
86
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flying insects around drink station in dining area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in sanitation bucket not at proper minimum strength. Sanitation buckets on make line reading 0ppm, manager remade to 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-40-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per manager one container of spring mix, cut lettuce, cut tomatoes, Asiago cheese, blue cheese, pepper jack cheese, and shredded cheese on cart in walk in cooler where all items held on a four hour time limit from the day before that have not been discarded.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Per manager one container of spring mix, cut lettuce, cut tomatoes, Asiago cheese, blue cheese, pepper jack cheese, and shredded cheese on cart in walk in cooler where all items held on a four hour time limit from the day before that have not been discarded.
03F-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle of soda machine at drive through window.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In women's bathroom. At hand wash station in drive through area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Cardboard box used as garbage container. On make line, employee discarded box. **Corrected On-Site**
33-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Top interior of microwave on rack next to office.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underside of soda machines at drink station in dining area around nozzles.
23-03-4
37
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
How does Wendy's compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Wendy's most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Wendy's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Wendy's have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Wendy's 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 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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