WENDY'S 1757
1608 S DIXIE FREEWAY, New Smyrna Beach FL 32168 · 386-957-3813
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 14 visits since August 2023
FEB 25
AUG 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 1 around front counter frosty machine/handsink
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024072397 | Sep 24, 2024 | Jan 28, 2025 | $400 |
| 4--2024027379 | Mar 26, 2024 | Jun 18, 2024 | $160 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer below fan, ice buildup on cases of food
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beef cooler
Jul 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee came in, clocked in, pulled fryer food, checked bagged order, began to pull cup for a beverage. Stopped employee, instructed them to wash hands prior beginning. Employee then washed hands.
Live, small flying insects found. 2 on the outside of bread bags in the back hallway 1 near dish machine 4 at customer self service ketchup station
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. Fries in cabinet under warmer 60F, likely overnight per employee. See stop sale.
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.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer below fan, ice buildup on cases of food
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beef cooler
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cases of whole tomatoes over sauces and cut lettuce in walk in cooler
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows evidence of water damage/mld like substance. First restroom. Operator has a work order in
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on case of plastic containers
Food stored on floor. Case of foil wrapped potatoes next to the oven
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Underside of drive thru machine around soda nozzle - containers for drive thru lids
Toilet not fully secured. First restroom, toilet moves about an inch back and forth. Strong odor. Operator has a work order in
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. In the lobby next to the ice machine, pipe dripping into the cabinet and on the floor. Operator had an employee wipe out the area.
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found 1 around front counter frosty machine/handsink
Accumulation of lime scale/residue on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Back of walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler/freezer below warmer gaskets Dining room around soda nozzle corrected on site.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beef cooler
Feb 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Under warming unit for fries
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Missing, outside of back restroom
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Fryer area, under back storage shelving
Hood filter gap, automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Back hood system, approximately 8- 12"
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lip above ice machine lid, slimy substance Heavy soil fan cover area, drive thru reach in cooler
Feb 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
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. - Reach in cooler next to front counter/registers overnight: frosty mix in pitcher 45F, chicken nuggets 54F and 58F, tcs creamers 55F. See stop sale - beef cooler holding sausage on the bottom 42-45F
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Chili - 109-168F after stirring, heating at 9 from 7
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Under warming unit for fries
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Missing, outside of back restroom
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Fryer area, under back storage shelving
Food stored on floor. Cases under in the walk in freezer
Hood filter gap, automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Back hood system, approximately 8- 12"
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lip above ice machine lid, slimy substance Heavy soil fan cover area, drive thru reach in cooler
Sep 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 next to ice machine. 1 under three compartment sink. Approximately 15 around bread racks under ice tea machine. 1 crawling inside bag of croissants.. Approximately 5 in chemical closet where dustpan, broom, mop area stored, 7 on bread rack in the storage hallway next to back door.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soil along walls/under equipment/under storage shelving
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Shelf holding green cutting board - dusty hood filters
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Front hand sink faucet
- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Next to back door
Sep 24, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 next to ice machine. 1 under three compartment sink. Approximately 15 around bread racks under ice tea machine. 1 crawling inside bag of croissants.. Approximately 5 in chemical closet where dustpan, broom, mop area stored, 7 on bread rack in the storage hallway next to back door.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soil along walls/under equipment/under storage shelving
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Shelf holding green cutting board - dusty hood filters
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Front hand sink faucet
- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Next to back door
Sep 19, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 next to ice machine. 1 under three compartment sink. Approximately 15 around bread racks under ice tea machine. 1 crawling inside bag of croissants.. Approximately 5 in chemical closet where dustpan, broom, mop area stored, 7 on bread rack in the storage hallway next to back door.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle dining room
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soil along walls/under equipment/under storage shelving
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Shelf holding green cutting board - dusty hood filters
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Front hand sink faucet
- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Next to back door
Sep 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 next to ice machine. 1 under three compartment sink. Approximately 15 around bread racks under ice tea machine. 1 crawling inside bag of croissants.. Approximately 5 in chemical closet where dustpan, broom, mop area stored, 7 on bread rack in the storage hallway next to back door.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle dining room
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Water damage, lobby
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Soiled standing water in walk in cooler and next to ice machine
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soil along walls/under equipment/under storage shelving
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Shelf holding green cutting board - dusty hood filters
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Front hand sink faucet
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Next to back door
Mar 26, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine nozzle, dining room
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.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Baseboards in disrepair. Single service storage area
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter
Jan 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine nozzle, dining room
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.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Baseboards in disrepair. Single service storage area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone above oven next to bacon prep
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In walk in cooler
Aug 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - light buildup, soda nozzle at drive thru - dining room soda nozzle
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator discarded
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Bottom corners
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dining room tiles evidence of water damage around vents
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Next to walk in freezer
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching potato wedges
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Next to back door; walk in freezer
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cooler next to registers
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.