Wendy's Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
55
Score
Wendy's Restaurant appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. Wendy's Restaurant was last inspected on Jan 26, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Wendy's Restaurant trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In back kitchen, chemicals on shelves stored above toilet tissue and paper towels. Operator had employee move. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator not able to provide report with all employees hired over 60 days.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At clean dish shelves, bread tray has stains.
22-02-4
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floor and wall behind/under fryers have build up of grease and food debris. At triple sinks, floor under triple sinks have build up of residue and debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At mop sink, multiple floor tiles cracked/missing. Operator stated she has work order in for repair. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler/reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At cook line fry station, interior of reach-in freezer drawers soiled with food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, gasket on hamburger reach-in cooler soiled with food debris/stains. Operator stated she has work order to replace. At cook line, gaskets on reach-in freezer drawers at fry station soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. At dumpster enclosure, unbagged trash on ground in dumpster enclosure.
33-19-4
55
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. While waiting for manager, observed employee at front counter make frosty with cookie topping. Employee pushed cookie into frosty with bare hand.
09-01-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, cases of unwashed tomatoes stored on top shelf over cheese. Manager moved tomatoes to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At cook line, ice build up in reach-in freezer at fan.
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At dining room drink station, plastic lids not stored inverted.
25-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In kitchen, multiple reach-in cooler drawer gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At fry station, floor and wall have grease build up. Also, in walk-in cooler, fan covers have dust build up. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At mop sink, floor tiles broken/missing.
36-17-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dish area, metal,pans stacked before air drying.
24-08-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At drive thru, employee from front counter scooped ice with plastic cup.
14-01-5
58
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At cook line reach-in freezer, open bags of raw chicken stored over ready to eat sausage and potatoes. Manager moved sausage and potatoes to walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floor and wall under and behind equipment has build up of grease and debris. At drive thru, floor under counter has build up at cove tiles. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. At cook line, open container of shortening stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At cook line, tong stored on oven handle. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At end of cook line, top plate in microwave has encrusted splatter debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach-in coolers throughout kitchen, gaskets and fronts soiled/ mold-like substance. At cook line fry station, side of hot holding unit has grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At frying station, interior of reach-in freezer drawers soiled.
22-16-4
64
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At cook line reach-in freezer, open bag of raw chicken stored over ready to eat sausage. Operator moved sausage above chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect at make line area.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter handwash sink, no paper towels. Operator supplied. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At storage closet by front counter, spray bottle identified as degreaser by employee, not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk-in cooler, standing water on floor.
36-22-4
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floor under and behind equipment has build up of grease and debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach-in cooler throughout kitchen, gaskets soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On storage rack by office, togo containers and lids on top shelf not inverted.
25-06-4
50
May 7, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At drive thru reach-in cooler, milk, sour cream, butter, creamer (49-50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items in cooler overnight. Operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At drive thru reach-in cooler, milk, sour cream, butter, creamer (49-50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items in cooler overnight. Operator discarded. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink near office, used as dump sink as evidenced by ice in sink. Operator melted ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At sandwich make station, cell phone on bag of bread. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at fryers has grease and food debris. Floor in walk-in cooler under shelves soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At drive thru, reach-in cooler missing ambient thermometer. Operator placed thermometer in cooler during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator not able to locate last inspection.
51-18-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled. In dining room, cabinet at soda station interior soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. One lid open with bagged trash inside. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At drive thru, reach-in cooler has soiled interior. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, cases of unwashed tomatoes stored over ready to eat cut lettuce.
08B-17-4
35
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on outside faucet in dumpster area.
29-34-4
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. French fries in warming bin prepared approximately five minutes prior. Fries marked. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In front reach in cooler, sour cream, butter and milk 54F stored overnight. Items discarded. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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. In front reach in cooler, sour cream, butter and milk 54F stored overnight. Items discarded.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of multiple reach in coolers in kitchen. Interior of reach in freezer by office.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Missing for one certified food manager working today.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink near office. Hand washing sink near triple sink. Hand washing sink at front counter.
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. No proof for any employee. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink at front counter.
31B-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odor in mop sink area in back kitchen.
36-64-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster outside of establishment.
33-16-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 6/1/23.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor by drive through window.
36-22-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Cardboard dumpster outside of establishment.
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink at front counter.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets for multiple reach in coolers in kitchen. Speed rack near office. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
20
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. individual chocolate milks (50F - Cold Holding); individual white milk (51F - Cold Holding); salad mix (66F-70F - Cold Holding) all items in reach in coolers in kitchen, per manager coolers have been consistently opened for approximately 3 hours, all items moved to walk in freezer, all retemp below 41F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumping water in hand wash sink near triple sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of drink dispenser near front counter.
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Multiple sanitation buckets throughout kitchen, employees remade all sanitation buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
21-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under large ice machine across from make lines. Under soda machine at drive through window. Also fan guards of condenser in walk in cooler have a build up of debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
64
Sep 26, 2022
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jul 13, 2022
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's Restaurant on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Wendy's Restaurant.
How does Wendy's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Wendy's Restaurant most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Wendy's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Wendy's Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Wendy's Restaurant 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 Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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