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WENDY'S #1748

921 E SR 44, Wildwood FL 34785

Last inspected Jan 6, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence7000152
Grade history
AUG 23
FEB 24
OCT 24
JUN 25
JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 12 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
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. Employee touched face and headset with bare hands, then scooped ice without first washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands before continuing to scoop ice.
High priority/12A-10-4/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jan 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Air gap under 3 compartment sink is less than 1 inch.
High priority/29-44-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a ceiling tile in seating area soiled with mold like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing a bracelet and scooping French fries.
Basic/13-07-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in corner behind dish machine next to office soiled. Employee swept out and cleaned during the inspection.
Basic/36-73-4/Corrected On-Site
Show the remaining 2 findings ▾
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No thermometer in cook line reach in cooler next to drive through.
Basic/05-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. hand wash sink at front just inside door drains extremely slow.
Basic/29-20-5
The state's own report →
Jun 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. Employee touched face and headset with bare hands, then scooped ice without first washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands before continuing to scoop ice.
High priority/12A-10-4/Corrective Action Taken
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in kitchen near back door. Employee swept area during this inspection.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Hood above fryers soiled with dust. 2. Wall near dry storage area soiled with dust.
Basic/36-50-4
Nov 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 30, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Operating with no current license. Manager states there was a change of ownership in July of 2024, SRG Wen-Fl, LLc. Application is currently under review. Displayed in the office was an expired license of Sea3700195. Priority: High Priority
High priority/50-08-7/Warning
Observed: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored on counter above ready to eat food. Employee moved. Priority: High Priority
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Observed: Missing drain plug at dumpster. Plug missing on one dumpster. Manager will get with the city to obtain. Priority: Basic
Basic/33-11-4/Warning
Observed: Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floors under equipment in kitchen soiled. Priority: Basic
Basic/36-10-4/Warning
Feb 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink in dish machine area not draining. Employee pumped out water. Operator has plumbing company coming out today to repair.
Basic/29-08-4/Corrective Action Taken

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.