Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers

8720 Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32408

American

Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 15, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up three times.

By comparison, the average Panama City Beach facility scores 84, putting Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 15, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine in the drive thru window, lemonade dispenser behind the cash register counter, and frosty machine dispenser with the presence of debris and buildup around its nozzles.

22-02-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust and deteriorating coating in the front counter reach in cooler

14-33-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Basic - Inside freezer doorway in disrepair.

36-10-4

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels in the room adjacent to the front counter.

33-38-4

Aug 7, 2025

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed hamburger buns in walk in freezer stored on the floor. Operator moved and stored hamburger buns on another tote bin. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-47-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor next to hand wash sink and ice machine at drive thru window.

36-22-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in dining areas soiled with water condensation.

36-34-5

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open.

33-16-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under hand wash sink at drive thru window.

29-11-4

May 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Jul 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

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

Mar 12, 2024

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Dirty water built up in dumpster area.

33-32-4

Feb 15, 2024

Complaint Full

2 critical violations.

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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. Timers for burgers on hot hold area not set. Burger temperature 109F. Per cook, burgers cooked approximately 20 mins prior. Manager voluntarily discarded. New burgers cooked and timers set. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Burger Patty on grill station make table 44F, 46F, per manager on make table approximately 20 mins. Manager moved patties to walk-in cooler at time of inspection. New temp after 1 hour 43F, **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Jan 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic can liners used for storing ice. Operator discarded ice. And bought new bagged ice. **Corrected On-Site**

14-31-5

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

33-19-4

Aug 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Drive through make table: Munster cheese 49F, blue cheese 46F, cut lettuce 46F, per manager on make line over night. See stop sale - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08:

01B-02-5

Aug 7, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Drive through make table: Munster cheese 49F, blue cheese 46F, cut lettuce 46F, per manager on make line over night. See stop sale **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Drive through make table: Munster cheese 49F, blue cheese 46F, cut lettuce 46F, per manager on make line over night. See stop sale

01B-02-5

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Food handler documentation provided does not show date of completion. **Repeat Violation**

53B-10-4

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dead batteries in dispenser in mens room stall. Replaced at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-05-4

Dec 28, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom of upright cooler in room near register.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. No dates of completion.

53B-10-4

Basic - Self-closing device on women's bathroom door disconnected/broken.

32-17-4

Basic - Mold like substance on shelves in walk-in cooler.

23-03-4

Sep 9, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Used hamburger pans left on cookline from previous night, per manager. Items washed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Dirty table under back steam table

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers.

How does Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?

Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City Beach average of 84.

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

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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

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