Wendys

10 W Merritt Island Cswy, Merritt Island, FL 32952

American

Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Wendys has been inspected nine times since 2022. On Mar 19, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “floor area(s) covered with standing water” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Merritt Island restaurants, the typical score is 77; Wendys is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 19, 2026

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Hole in wall between hand wash sink and cooking area. Hole in ceiling of men's restroom. **Repeat Violation**

36-51-4

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Lining shelf in walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

14-45-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under triple sink **Corrected On-Site**

36-22-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Open case of lids stored on the floor in dry storage area **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Aug 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In holding well to alert of flat top raw beef (47F - Cold Holding). Ambient temperature of unit at 51°F. Operator placed bags of ice over raw beef to reduce temperature **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage on multiple ceiling tiles

36-32-5

Jan 30, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook cracked eggs and then began handling spatulas and salt shaker without changing gloves and washing hands. Eggs are not pasteurized

12A-27-4

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date on filters at front counter

29-28-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on hat **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler

36-22-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Open cases of raw beef on the floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters are stored on top of coffee maker. No container, no cover.

25-06-4

Jul 9, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Apr 24, 2024

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Jan 16, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Operator dumped mop bucket in mop sink during inspection. Floor drains in kitchen immediately overflowed. **Warning**

28-13-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzle of ice cream machine at front counter has an accumulation of mold like substance

22-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Surface area surrounding hoods has an accumulation of grease dripping

23-03-4

Basic - Operator does not permit customers to use bathroom. Operator is not allowing customers to access restrooms. Stated that if toilets are flushed they will overflow on to ground **Warning**

32-24-4

Aug 31, 2023

Routine - Food

9 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Mar 8, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Women bathroom not in working order. Mens bathroom is working. Need to make mens room available for both until womens room is fix.

32-05-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of chicken on floor in walk in freezer

08B-38-4

Oct 31, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease dripping from fire suppression lines over fryers

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendys last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendys on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wendys?

Across the inspection record, “floor area(s) covered with standing water” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wendys.

How does Wendys compare to other restaurants in Merritt Island?

Wendys most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Merritt Island average of 77.

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 three times per year on average.

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