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WENDY'S 13306

2490 STATE ROAD 44, New Smyrna Beach FL 32168 · 386-515-3149

Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats50
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7407778
Grade history
OCT 24
MAY 25
OCT 25
APR 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found. 2 at drive thru 2 near back door
High priority/35A-02-8/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Aug 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 3, 2026 · Time Extended
Plumbing system in disrepair. Water leaking from water filter lines for soda machine onto the floor next to the mop sink
Basic/29-08-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 3, 2026 · Time Extended
Jul 31, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. 2 at drive thru 2 near back door
High priority/35A-02-8/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine nozzle drive thru
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Water turned off, being used as drainage for water cooling AC unit
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans
Basic/24-08-4/Warning
Plumbing system in disrepair. Water leaking from water filter lines for soda machine onto the floor next to the mop sink
Basic/29-08-4/Warning
May 8, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -Operator may access current license at myfloridalicense.com or by calling the DBPR Customer Contact Center at 850-487-1395.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit May 8, 2026 · Time Extended
Apr 30, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. -2 broken eggs in walk-in cooler, operator discarded
High priority/01B-14-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in front service area, operator restocked
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -Operator may access current license at myfloridalicense.com or by calling the DBPR Customer Contact Center at 850-487-1395.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -stand-up reach-in freezer -walk-in freezer equipment
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6/Warning
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. -mop sink has standing grease-laden water
Basic/29-20-5/Warning
Dec 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handsink outside of the restrooms
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Turned off and not in use per operator
Basic/16-55-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Sweater on top of bread rack
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Mop sink
Basic/29-20-5/Warning
May 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Chili 109-157F reheating a little over 2.5 hours
High priority/03E-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. plastic container for beef warmer soiled from previous day. Operator removed and replaced
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Along bottom of doors, corrected on site, and grey residue interior
Basic/16-03-4/Corrective Action Taken
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Around lemonade dispensers. - oven door area
Basic/23-03-4
Oct 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Mop sink/soda freestyle area 3
High priority/35A-02-6/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. drive thru soda nozzle buildup in crevices
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Damage to the floor around mop sink. Large crack/crevice on the floor in front of mop sink
Basic/36-24-5
Light not functioning. Walk in freezer
Basic/36-62-4
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. 1/6 pan and screen
Basic/16-48-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm quat corrected to 150 ppm
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back door
/46-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 in storage room outside walk in cooler and walk in freezer
High priority/35A-02-6
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open bag of raw chicken over precooked sausage reach in freezer
High priority/08A-02-6
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Blue cheese 45F in sandwich cooler. Operator discarded
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drive thru soda nozzle
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Sticky buildup
Basic/16-23-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under three compartment sink Under oven
Basic/36-73-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Handle to Henny Penny for biscuits - underside of soda machine around nozzle, dining room
Basic/23-03-4
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old food on spatula hanging in clean dish ware area
Basic/16-48-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Creamer marked for 4 hours 2/9 7-11. Operator stated creamer stays refrigerated but discarded.
High priority/03F-01-5
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Drive thru
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Self closer disconnected
Basic/32-04-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.drive thru
Basic/31B-04-4
Oct 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open bag of uncooked chicken nuggets over fries, double freezer below fry warmer.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.