Wendys
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
58
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Wendys stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 28, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average sits at 73, which Wendys' 58 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink at front counter is inoperable. No water able to be dispensed. Manager states the sink is due for repair today. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Floor/wall soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall to left of flat grill has dust/debris. Floor under fryers and all equipment along same wall as fryers with heavy grease and debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on drawers under fry holding area have food debris. Piece of equipment above microwave on make line has dust/debris. Black mold-like substance observed around both nozzles of soda machines in lobby and drive thru. Fan guards in walk in cooler are soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Take out cups stored on the floor at back of storage area. Employee elevated case of cups. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
78
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in men's restroom.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager unable to locate any proof of employee training. Manager not sure of training program used. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Build up observed on nozzle of drive thru soda machine.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Fan guard missing on microwave to left of flat grill.
14-04-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Person in charge unable to locate test strips for the three compartment sink.
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Floor under and around fryers and ovens are soiled. Ceiling tile to far left of flat grill and wall to left of flat grill is soiled. Vents above bag in box soda rack storage and above ice machine are dusty. Fan guards in walk in cooler have debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Dead flying insects on premises. Six dead flying insects present in light shield above ice machine.
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to food and/or clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on shelf directly over cooked chicken nuggets to left of fryers. Employee moved beverage to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed two employee cell phones on main cook line tables, beside cold bar and beside flat grill.
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up around walk in freezer door.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler below make table and reach in freezer at fryers are soiled. Cup holders at drive thru and beside frosty machine have debris. Covered sink to right of frosty machine is soiled with mold-like substance present in the sink. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Right dumpster lid is open.
33-16-4
43
Sep 14, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In cabinet behind front counter, single-service straws stored on top of case of sanitizer and single-service straws and single-service cups stored directly next to chemical bottles and air freshener. Employee rearranged all to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. In kitchen, pan of in-use shell eggs with one egg with broken shell. Employee removed and discarded broken shell egg. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-14-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Flying insect catcher/zapper between public restrooms has accumulation of dead flying insects.
35A-06-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer door has heavy ice build up around the door. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in freezer below fry holding station are soiled.
23-03-4
64
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine in dining room has build up of black, mold-like substance in and around nozzle area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Unable to dispense paper towels at handwash sink in ladies restroom. Manager placed paper towels at sink to use until dispenser is repaired.
31B-05-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up around walk in freezer door. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Bucket of sanitizer by drive thru tested at 0ppm. Manager remade bucket to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
74
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice buildup on gaskets of walk-in freezer door. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold-like substance buildup around nozzle of chocolate shake dispenser. Observed mold-like substance buildup around lemonade nozzles. Observed multiple gaskets on reach-in coolers with food debris buildup.
23-03-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendys last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendys on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendys?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Wendys.
How does Wendys compare to other restaurants in Orange Park?
Wendys most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Orange Park average of 73.
Has Wendys' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendys have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Wendys 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 Wendys inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wendys is inspected around three times per year on average.
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