Wendy's of Florida
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
74
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Wendy's of Florida, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 22, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up three times.
Compared to other St. Augustine restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose is below the rim of the sink.
29-37-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler Cheese 57F. Cheese was above fill line. Only in cooler 1 hr. Person in charge took off and placed it in another cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
74
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave on cook line soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple reach in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris and or black/green mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
90
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed dish machine at 0ppm. No sanitizer in machine. Person in charge stated sanitizer was on order. Person in charge had triple sink set up at 300ppm quarts. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Observed dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Person in charge changed out chemical and primed machine. Retested at 100ppm chlorine. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
22-52-4
86
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed dish machine at 0ppm. No sanitizer in machine. Person in charge stated sanitizer was on order. Person in charge had triple sink set up at 300ppm quarts. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-52-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test strips for chlorine dish machine.
16-37-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
74
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on ground. Person in charge hung wet mop up. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed three boxes of French fries on floor in walk-in freezer. Person in charge removed fries from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
90
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food build up on freestyle soda machine nozzle. Person in charge change nozzle out. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
90
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (120F - Hot Holding). Left in container for less than one hour. Container was slightly open. Person in charge removed chicken that was at 120F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stocked to food containers on drying rack. Person in charge removed labels. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice built up on walk-in freezer door. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
78
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on walk-in freezer torn. Standing reach in freezer leaking water in ground. Person in charge states part is ordered. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Food containers on wire rack storage shelf stacked with visible moisture
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water near single door reach in freezer. Part order for freezer. Person in charge has employee mop water regularly. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer has build up ice on door.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on walk-in cooler door soiled with black/green mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in water of mop bucket in lobby. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
74
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
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
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's of Florida last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's of Florida on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's of Florida?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wendy's of Florida.
How does Wendy's of Florida compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Wendy's of Florida most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Wendy's of Florida's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's of Florida have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Wendy's of Florida 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 of Florida inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's of Florida is inspected around three times per year on average.
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