WENDY'S 1756
1959 S RIDGEWOOD AVE, South Daytona FL 32119 · 386-788-4729
Last inspected Apr 2, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found 1 around front counter 1 at customer self service area in the dining room 1 in the back around bun storage
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 2, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm cl
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 50F top back of drive thru cooler. Operator discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Burgers for chili in Henny Penny 124F. Operator pulled to bag and freeze
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside back door
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelet
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Oct 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 around front counter 1 at customer self service area in the dining room 1 in the back around bun storage
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Rich's sweet cream dated for 2 weeks after opening (opened day of inspection per label)
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside back door where hose is attached
Aug 4, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. System down per operator.
Accumulation of lime scale and residue on the inside of the dishmachine.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Iced tea brewer controls
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Dish machine area
Water draining onto floor surface. From under dish machine
Jun 2, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. System down per operator.
Accumulation of lime scale and residue on the inside of the dishmachine.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Iced tea brewer controls
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Dish machine area
Water draining onto floor surface. From under dish machine
Apr 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese sauce in warmer 109F, heated and moved to warmer before warmer was above 135F. Advised to allow warmer to heat fully before moving tcs to it. Reheated to 171f
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - drive thru soda nozzle corrected on site - interior bottom drive thru cooler - beef cooler gaskets
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Egg/beef cooler
Oct 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside back door
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Egg/beef cooler
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back hand sink
Oct 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In the lobby, 5 on ketchup nozzle dispenser head, 2 or 3 flying around it
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside back door
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Egg/beef cooler gaskets - black buildup in crevices, soda machine dispensing nozzle, dining room. - splattered food, interior top microwave back storage area (repeat violation)
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Egg/beef cooler
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back hand sink
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Drain under three compartment sink slow draining; when water is drained/run at three compartment sink, water runs across floor to floor drain approximately 2 feet away.
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -tested 2x 0ppm, operator changed sanitizer, retested 50ppm
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -hose bibb on rear of building
Interior of microwave in rear prep area has accumulation of food debris.
Jul 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -hose bibb on rear of building
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -evidence of handwash sink being used as dump sink, ice present in handwash sink next to triple sink
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling above drive thu beverage station, operator states replacement tiles have been ordered
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors behind fryers have an accumulation of grease and food debris, operator had employee clean
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. -hood filter missing over flat top grill
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, operator cleaned
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster and operator posted
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -handwash sink next to triple sink
Open dumpster lids. -top lid of garbage dumpster and side door to cardboard dumpster are open
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.