Wendy's Old Fashion Hamburgers

1711 N Main St, Gainesville, FL 326093650
American
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Wendy's Old Fashion Hamburgers 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 16, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

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

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.

Restaurants in Gainesville average 75, so Wendy's Old Fashion Hamburgers trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
67
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. Cheese stored on make line. Manager stated item was placed out at 6:00 am. Manager placed proper time mark on cheese. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stored on shelf next to office.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Warmer on shelf above make line. Gasket of reach-in cooler on make line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters stored in drive thru. Manager placed filters in a container so the filters would be covered. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
74
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dispenser part of front counter shake machine.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent above prep sink outside of office.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of reach-in cooler underneath counter next to make line.
23-03-4
82
Aug 21, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in mop sink area. Manager discarded bottle. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of dish machine next to three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket on make line, 50 ppm. Manager changed water in bucket, 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle for scoop touching cheese in pan next to chili behind front counter. Employee placed scoop in cheese properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
78
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handing food out in drive thru put on gloves and began to make a sandwich without washing hands. Inspector stopped employee and had employee wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Item in front counter grill drawers next to drive thru: sour cream (65F - Cold Holding); butter (65F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items stored in cooler over night. Manager discarded items. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in front counter grill drawers next to drive thru: sour cream (65F - Cold Holding); butter (65F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items stored in cooler over night. Manager discarded items. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in warmer above make line: eggs (117F - Hot Holding). Manager stated item placed in warmer 15 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Item was immediately served. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand towels at hand washing sink in mens restroom.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Wash cycle temperature 104F.
16-53-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer floor.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of reach-in cooler underneath make line. Soda grate of drive thru soda machine. Floor fan cover behind front counter. No food contact surface of shake machine. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Containers of shake mix in walk-in cooler. Manager placed lid on containers. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
39
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the MPC, hot hold, with an accumulation o dried food debris. ALSO, the area behind the ice chute at the dining area soda machine, has dark foreign substance.
23-03-4
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's Old Fashion Hamburgers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's Old Fashion Hamburgers on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wendy's Old Fashion Hamburgers?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Wendy's Old Fashion Hamburgers.

How does Wendy's Old Fashion Hamburgers compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Wendy's Old Fashion Hamburgers most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Wendy's Old Fashion Hamburgers' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's Old Fashion Hamburgers have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Wendy's Old Fashion Hamburgers 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 Old Fashion Hamburgers inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's Old Fashion Hamburgers is inspected around three times per year on average.