WENDY'S
9055 NEW KINGS RD, Jacksonville FL 32219 · 904.766.0116
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found. One live flying insect at back prep utility sink by walk-in cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. One live flying insect at back prep utility sink by walk-in cooler.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer for stand-up reach-in freezer to the right of the fryers reads 51F. Inspector's ambient thermometer reads 71F.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food handler training for Jermaine B., hired on 4/22/2026.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Stand-up reach-in freezer to the right of fryers has ambient air temperature of 71F. Manager states a work order has been placed for repair of the unit.
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license in office expired June 1, 2026.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under fry warmer, under drive-thru soda machine and under table to right of drive-thru soda machine are soiled.
Food stored on floor. Case of oil on floor below first aid kit. Employee moved case of oil to shelving.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-105 and operator hung poster.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water valve at handwash sink by stand up reach-in freezer to right of the fryers is inoperable.
Jan 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient air thermometer for reach in cooler on cook line reading -40F while ambient air of reach in cooler is 41F.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided in men's restroom. Manager refilled paper towels.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hat inside reach in cooler on cook line. Manager removed hat from cooler.
Floor, walls and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers and warmer station on cook line soiled with black debris and grease.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave in cook line soiled with food debris. Manager asked employee to clean. Also, interior of oven soiled with food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler at end of cook line where raw shelled eggs are stored soiled with black residue. Also, reach in cooler in drive thru area had ice build up on back of unit.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Inside reach in cooler on cook line, fan covers for ac unit soiled with dust build up. Also, inside walk-in cooler fan covers to ac unit soiled with dust build up.
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers has grease build up. Also, floor under warmer station next to fryers and tables/equipment in drive through area have black build up. Also, ceiling tile in lobby has brown stains/water damage. Also, ceiling vents in lobby at either end of wall divider has dust build up.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On cook line, interior of oven next to fryers have build up of food debris. Also, interior of microwave at end of cook line has food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above fryers and flat top grill have grease build up. Also, multiple gaskets throughout kitchen soiled/torn.
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 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. Employee touched inside of garbage can with gloves on then proceeded to grab lettuce to cut without removing gloves and washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper handwashing procedures and employee washed hands.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Employee touched inside of garbage can with gloves on then proceeded to grab lettuce to cut without removing gloves and washing hands. Gloves were visibly soiled. See stop sale.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In dish area, pans stacked before properly drying.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On cook line by fryers, interior of oven have build up food debris and grease.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine in drive thru area around soda nozzle has dried soda residue. Soda machine in lobby area ice chute has build up of mold-like substance. Multiple gaskets throughout kitchen soiled/torn. Interior of cabinet by soda machine in lobby where trash is stored is soiled.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee did not wash head of lettuce before starting to cut it. Manager coached employee on why to wash all produce. Employee washed all heads of lettuce before starting to cut again.
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect at mop sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In warmer unit on make line, egg patty (110F - Hot Holding). Item has been in warmer for less than one hour. Egg was reheated, 157F.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash station by walk in cooler blocked by black hand cart.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior walls of ice machine has mold-like substance.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted. Employee inverted.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager unable to provide license.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In walk in cooler, two missing floor tiles.
Floor, walls and or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor and wall under in box soda dispenser has build up. Wall behind triple sink is soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Around soda nozzle of lobby drink machine has build up of soda.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet at triple sink leaking when turned off.
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, bag of crumbled beef 48F. Beef began cooling overnight and has been cooling more than six (6) hours. Beef discarded. See stop sale.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, bag of crumbled beef 48F. Beef began cooling overnight and has been cooling more than six (6) hours. Beef discarded. See stop sale.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Three shelled eggs in crate inside reach in cooler on make line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In prep area on prep table, container of jalapeño cheese sauce 53F. Cheese sauce removed from temperature control approximately 30 minutes prior. Cheese sauce moved to walk in cooler to cool. In drive through area on counter by soda dispenser, container of cream 47F. Cream removed from temperature control approximately 30 minutes prior. Cream placed in reach in cooler to cool.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Breaker missing on outside faucet in dumpster area.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea).
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in cooler below make line in kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license displayed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee canned orange energy drink stored in walk in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee eye glasses on counter on make line in kitchen. Glasses moved and stored correctly.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles by fryers and in drive through areas.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in freezer. Floor drain under triple sink in kitchen. Wall around triple sink in kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer door area.
Open dumpster lid. Both dumpsters outside of establishment.
Dec 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 17, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No running water at hand wash sink. At hand wash sink in men's bathroom, per manager they have a work order in for the sink and the water should be fixed within a couple of weeks.
Sep 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee at hand wash station near triple sink rubbed hands together for less then 10 seconds while washing hands, manager reviewed proper hand washing with all employees during inspection.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 4 flying insects around hand wash station at drive through area. Approximately 2 flying insects around hand wash station next to front counter. Approximately 2 flying insects around hand wash station next to walk in cooler. Approximately 2 flying insects around mop sink in back of kitchen.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles of soda machine in drive through area and in dining area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station in drive through area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. In both men's and women's bathroom.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment in drive through area and front counter. In walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in freezer make table on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of warming unit above reach in cooler make table on both make lines. Interior of cabinets around soda machine at drink station in dining area.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Standing water in hand wash station on cook line near office, per manager they have a work order in for sink.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. From faucet at mop sink.
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.