Wendy's
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
74
Score
Wendy's has been inspected 10 times since 2022. Wendy's was last inspected on Apr 8, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited four times.
Wendy's latest score of 74 falls below the Reddick average of 84. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
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 on make line. Manager stated cheese placed out at 7:00 am. Manager had employee place proper time marking on cheese. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler beneath make line.
29-49-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil stored on floor next to office. Manager placed oil on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above kitchen fryers greasy. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
74
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched hair and proceeded to place shake mix in frosty machine without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-25-4
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. Employee stated cheese placed out at 7 am. Employee placed proper time marking on cheese. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on make line shelf across from office.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above fryers greasy.
23-03-4
67
Jan 9, 2025
Complaint Full
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Raw shelled eggs on cookline kept on temperature with no time mark. Manager had time placed on eggs. Raw shelled eggs had been out for two hours. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water under urinal in men's room. Manager had employee mop up. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not in use stored on floor.
42-01-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. soiled apron hanging on single service item storage rack
40-06-5
74
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Recent well water report not available. Last report dated July 2023
27-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in back corner **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in dining room.
36-36-4
82
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
74
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee on cook line wipe their nose with their shirt then use grill equipment to clean grill without washing hands. Also observed employee place raw meat on grill then handle spatula to flip burgers. Manager spoke to employee and had them wash their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-14-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of degreaser facing and hanging off rack where oil is stored. Manager removed spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink by drive thu window. Manager had dispenser restocked **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in back corner of storage area
51-11-4
Basic - Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected mannerbetween uses. Observed ice bucket used to transport ice not stored inverted or in a protected manner by ice machine. Manager placed ice bucket to be washed **Corrective Action Taken**
10-14-5
61
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee preparing fires, rub bare hands on arms then place fingers inside a fries container and serve fries without washing hands or putting on gloves.. Inspector advised manager who spoke to employee. Inspector advised manager to not serve that container of fries.
12A-10-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink at entrance to kitchen by register. Observed no paper towels at men's room hand wash sink .
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed two containers of Chicken in walk-in-cooler not date marked.
02C-08-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside top of ice machine, by drive thru window,used to dispense ice to customers.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed keys stored above prep table next to microwave in kitchen
40-06-5
Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. Observed heavy plastic strips hanging from back emergency door stored on top of Hamburger buns stored in plastic bags
08B-19-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in kitchen.
51-06-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee soft drink stored on top shelf above food used for customers in reach in freezer on cook line
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed five boxes of single serve cups stored on floor in dry goods storage area
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed two bin of Chicken in walk-in-cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
50
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the front line: butter spread 49, creamer 49, sour cream 50. These were moved to the walk-in freezer. These had been out since 10:30. The ice below had melted. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-06: Butter spread 60F Creamer 41F Sour cream 60F **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef hot holding for chili 107F. These were moved to the walk-in freezer, the heating unit was turned on. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-06: Observed chili meat on the cook line at 114F, switch was not turned on. Switch is now on, chili meat moved to the walk-in freezer for quick chilling.. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed the walk-in freezer box unit covered with thick frost build up. A tech was called and is thawing the unit now. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-06: Observed the back of the freezer fan box has a thin ice coverage across the whole back. A service company has been contacted. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
14-16-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed multiple forms not signed by management. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-06: More forms have been signed. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Observed multiple items in the walk-in freezer not frozen solid. The back of the fan box was encased in ice build up. Tech is here now removing ice. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-06: Items are almost solid. Back of freezer has iced over again after having been cleaned. A service company has been contacted. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the area around the freestyle dispenser has dried debris on it. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-06: No change **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed the area by the ice machine has constant water due to ice spillage. This is constantly being squeegeed. The ice deflector/shroud is missing. One has been ordered per the manager. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-06: No change, water still on floor in front of ice machine. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple chips in the kitchen floor tile. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-06: No change **Time Extended**
36-17-5
50
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In frosty machine cream 45 to 46F. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added at mop sink. No backflow added at hose connection side.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef patties from yesterday in walk-in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Bacterialogical well water report.
27-02-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Fan guard missing on microwave in kitchen area.
14-10-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout kitchen standing water on floor. Also, debris on floor under machines near drive through. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs stored with food contact surface in grease drip pan. Manager placed in wash area.
10-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach-in coolers on cook-line have buildup. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door cracked open.
35B-05-4
37
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Wendy's.
How does Wendy's compare to other restaurants in Reddick?
Wendy's most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Reddick average of 84.
Has Wendy's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's 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 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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