WENDY'S 1769
1824 REID ST, Palatka FL 32177 · 386-328-7225
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 15 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 11 live flies in establishment. At the front counter 4 flies observed around ice cream dispenser. In prep area 2 live flies on box of plastic wrap and one on the side of the steam table. At drive through window 2 live flies by soda fountain. On cook line 2 live flies above grill area.
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Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee on cook line handling raw beef and placing on grill then dunk hands in sanitizer solution and rub wiping cloth on back of hands. Discussed with operator and operator intervened and had employee switch sanitizer solution.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In cook line steam table, beer cheese (107F - Hot Holding) operator placed back into microwave and reheated, beer cheese second temperature (176F - Hot Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dining room soda dispenser nozzle has syrup residue build up.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf over three compartment sink, clean plastic containers stacked while wet.
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Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door gasket torn at bottom of door. Ice build up on floor of walk in freezer and on back wall under compressor.
Floors, walls and ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor along driveway through window area with build up of food debris. Floor at back hallway by grease receptacle has build up of grease on the ground. Air conditioner vent by walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Sandwich station reach in cooler bulk cheese bin with scoop handle in contact with the product.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup on filter of grill station hood system. Reach in cooler sandwich station door gasket has mold like substance build up.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed tomatoes being cut straight from the box and not washed prior to being sliced.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Sandwich station reach in cooler with standing water at base of cooler under cheese container.
Jan 12, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed one fly in prep/ware washing area. Person in charge attempted to remove.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. In walk in cooler, one cracked raw shell egg leaking onto intact raw shell egg. Operator discarded both eggs.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In walk in cooler; gravy (46F - Cooling) in covered pan and cooked sausage wrapped in plastic wrap (51F - Cooling) per operator from the morning shift and not present when cooling began, unable to determine time of cooling starting. Operator voluntarily discarded before cooling could be determined.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance spots around chute of bulk ice bin.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Heavily soiled cardboard on floor under fryer station on cook line.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line preparing customer order missing beard restraint when needed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On storage shelves in ware washing and prep area, clean meal containers stacked while wet.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer door gaskets torn. Ice build up along door seal of walk in freezer.
Floor, walls and ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind soda machine at drive through window soiled with debris. Ceiling vent over cook line with mold like substance staining around air vent.
Jul 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 9, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 11 live flies in establishment. At the front counter 4 flies observed around ice cream dispenser. In prep area 2 live flies on box of plastic wrap and one on the side of the steam table. At drive through window 2 live flies by soda fountain. On cook line 2 live flies above grill area.
Jul 2, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 11 live flies in establishment. At the front counter 4 flies observed around ice cream dispenser. In prep area 2 live flies on box of plastic wrap and one on the side of the steam table. At drive through window 2 live flies by soda fountain. On cook line 2 live flies above grill area.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. In office 2 cans of hotshot pesticide, discussed with operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On the warmer by drove through window, grilled chicken (121F - Hot Holding) employee reheated in microwave, grilled chicken second temperature (167F - Hot Holding).
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle of pesticide stored in shelf over flat top grill. Employee relocated.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Three compartment sink quaternary solution too strong changes test kit strip past range of acceptable sanitizer. Operator drained three compartment sink to reset.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk ice bin interior at top has mold like substance spots.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door gasket torn at bottom of the door.
Floor, walls and ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Ceiling vent by prep area with dust build up. Ground under cook line equipment with debris build up.
Food stored on floor. Bulk container of potatoes stored on floor next to bulk ice bin.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler door gasket with mold like substance spots. Ice cream dispenser nozzle with debris build up.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. In back storage hallway, single service e container for family chili not inverted or covered. Employee inverted.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer solution on cook line at 0ppm, operator removed sanitizer to reset.
Jun 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 19, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At time of inspection 4 dead flies at self service kiosk, 2 dead flies at counter register, 1 dead fly on self service ketchup dispenser. Observed 1 live fly in the prep area, employee attempted to kill and remove, operator believes fly landed on fly trap. On window sill of dining room behind booth 20 dead flies. Employee swept and discarded all dead flies.
Jun 18, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At time of inspection 4 dead flies at self service kiosk, 2 dead flies at counter register, 1 dead fly on self service ketchup dispenser. Observed 1 live fly in the prep area, employee attempted to kill and remove, operator believes fly landed on fly trap. On window sill of dining room behind booth 20 dead flies. Employee swept and discarded all dead flies.
Jun 16, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At time of inspection 4 dead flies at self service kiosk, 2 dead flies at counter register, 1 dead fly on self service ketchup dispenser. Observed 1 live fly in the prep area, employee attempted to kill and remove, operator believes fly landed on fly trap. On window sill of dining room behind booth 20 dead flies. Employee swept and discarded all dead flies.
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee pick single service packet off floor, then hand customer order through drive through window.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf over three compartment sink, clean metal containers stacked while wet.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door gasket torn at bottom of door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up at bottom of reach in freezer. Build up of ice on walk in freezer door and floor.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Copy of last inspection not available, printed report from online only.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hot holding unit for fries has dust build up on metal casings.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at from the cook line has debris build up.
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the pull out drawers of the cook line, grilled chicken (114F - Hot Holding). Employee removed and had employee reheat in microwave. In the steam well at the front counter cheese sauce (121F - Hot Holding) employee reheated in the microwave over 165F.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle of degreaser on top of bulk ice bin.
Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Employee on the cook line handling raw beef patties with bare hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice cream dispenser by drive through has debris build up around the nozzle.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On paper towels at hand wash sink by three compartment sink. Employee provided paper towels.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Some food handling employees on roster sheet with no completion check mark/no date of completion listed on sheet.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Accumulation of dead flies in sticky tape through kitchen and in fire extinguisher box by the restroom.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling air vent by bulk ice bin with mold like substance on the vent.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on shelf over flat top grill.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line working with food with no beard guard.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf over three compartment sink, clean containers stacked while wet.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease pool under prep line microwave. Walk in cooler door gasket at bottom corner with mold like substance build up. Hood filters over fryers have dust build up.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler under flat top grill has build up of debris at the back of the cooler.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on shelf over flat top grill. Employee relocated the sanitizer bucket. Sanitizer bucket on prep station by to go window at 0ppm.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service salad container lids on the floor by the back door.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop head stored in mop bucket.
Jun 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 11, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered the kitchen from dining area/restroom area, placed on gloves and began cooking fries.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one fly behind the front counter area by the hot holding unit.
Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. Employee handling wrapped food and single service items with acrylic fingernails.
Jan 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of the drawers over the cook line grill has old food debris in the drawers. Per operator drawers no longer in use.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of the bulk ice bin by the chute area has mold like substance build up.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In the walk in cooler, employee personal coffee creamer over unwashed tomatoes for customers. Operator relocated the creamer.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the storage shelf over the three compartment sink, clean metal containers stacked while wet.
Equipment in poor repair. Standup reach in freezer door gasket separating from door and has tear.
Food stored on floor. In the back prep/storage area, jug of fryer oil stored on the floor. Operator relocated the fryer oil.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda dispenser in the lobby has debris staining on the exterior of the ice chute. Employee cleaned and sanitized the ice chute.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open at time of inspection.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. In the back dry storage area, paper bowls and plastic salad lids not inverted/covered for protection. Operator inverted all single service items.
Aug 17, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch clothing with gloved hands, then return working with food on the makeline without hand wash. Pick up items off of the floor, change gloves but did not wash hands. Person in charge spoke to employee.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed pesticide flying insect strips stored on signage above prep table at front counter.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw beef stored on package of bagged cheese, person in charge moved to appropriate location.
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. Items on make line held on time, observed employee change date to today during inspection. Also, creamer held on time with no time mark. Person in charge printed label during inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease buildup at cookline by oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving in walk in cooler with mold like substance buildup. Exterior handles with debris buildup on reach in cooler under make lines.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels observed on clean dishware items.
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.