WENDY'S #403
7027 COMMONWEALTH AVE, Jacksonville FL 32220 · 904-337-4117
Last inspected Apr 13, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
FEB 24
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FEB 26
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects found. 1 live flying insect observed near mop sink in back of kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 11, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 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. Spoke with general manager and she stated person in charge at time of inspection does not have online access to training for store. When she arrives at store she will print out a list of all employees.
Floor, walls and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cook line equipment soiled with grease and food debris. Also, wall behind cook line has build up of grease. Also, floor under soda machines in drive thru soiled with black residue. Also, floor under ice machine soiled with black residue and food debris. Also, floor in walk-in freezer soiled with food debris. Also, floor near grease trap in back kitchen soiled with grease.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets soiled/torn on cook line.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan cover in walk-in cooler soiled with dust/mold-like substance. Also, vent cover in men's restroom soiled with dust build up.
Jul 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. 1 live flying insect observed near mop sink in back of kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket hanging on side of ice machine not inverted. Manager inverted ice bucket.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelving about triple sink, multiple metal pans stacked before properly air drying.
Equipment in poor repair. Multiple gaskets torn in kitchen. Manager stated they have a work order in already for new gaskets.
Floor, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cook line equipment soiled with grease and food debris. Also, floor under soda machine in drive thru area has build up.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on cook line have build up of food debris. Manager turned oven off during inspection to allow to cool down so it can be cleaned.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On soda machines at drive thru and in lobby around soda nozzle soiled. Manager cleaned all build up around soda nozzles during inspection.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler on cook line soiled with food debris.
Feb 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler on make line; shredded cheese (58F - cold holding). Manager stated they had been in cooler for 2 hours. Manager moved to walk-in cooler to bring temperature down. In reach in cooler at drive thru creamer (54F - cold holding). Manager stated they were placed in cooler from walk-in cooler about 1.5 hours prior. Manager placed back in walk-in cooler to bring temperature down.
Vacuum breaker in wrong spot at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker needs to be moved from main faucet in mop sink to splitter end.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Prep salads in reach in cooler on make line (55F after 2 hours, 52F after 3 hours.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In dish area on shelves above three compartment sink wet nesting present on pans.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk-in freezer, build up of ice on floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside oven by fryers has build up of food debris and grease. Inside microwave by office has food build on roof.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In drive through area soda machine has build up of debris around nozzles. Manager cleaned around soda nozzles. Metal shelves in walk-in cooler have mold-like substance on them.
Aug 6, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 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 in kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler on make line, shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding). Cheese in cooler less than 1 hour. Manager placed items into walk in cooler to bring down temp.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In warming unit for fries by drive thru, fries (89F - Hot Holding). Manager stated fries were to be thrown out.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. In men's restroom, paper towel dispenser doesn't dispense.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On prep table at drive thru window, employee jacket. Manager removed jacket.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryer have build up of grease.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Build up of unbagged trash around dumpster pad. Manager had employee begin picking up trash.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave by manager office has build up of food debris.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Both hand wash station in kitchen are leaking when turned off. Manager stated a work order has been placed.
Feb 5, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. In walk in cooler on utility cart, shredded cheese 55F and cut lettuce 54F. Manager states that cart was left outside walk in cooler by delivery company and does not know how long items were out if temperature control. Items discarded. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler on utility cart, shredded cheese 55F and cut lettuce 54F. Manager states that cart was left outside walk in cooler by delivery company and does not know how long items were out if temperature control. Items discarded. See stop sale.
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. Sliced cheese on make line has no time marking. Cheese removed from temperature control approximately 1.5 hours prior. Cheese time marked.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing at the end of the splitter for mop sink faucet where no hose is attached. Breaker placed on.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in cooler for beef burgers on make line. Interior of stand up reach in freezer by fryers.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing clear chemical cleaner stored in mop sink area. Bottle labeled.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under drive through equipment in kitchen. Floor around hot water heater in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink area.
Open dumpster lid. Both dumpsters outside establishment. Lids closed.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. White wet wiping cloth on prep table in back kitchen. Cloth moved and stored correctly.
Sep 27, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 3 live flying insects in dining area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. french fries (77F - Cold Holding) in non working cooler/freezer under warming unit next to fryers on cook line, per manager cooler does not work and fries have been in cooler at least since the previous day without any additional preparation.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. french fries (77F - Cold Holding) in non working cooler/freezer under warming unit next to fryers on cook line, per manager cooler does not work and fries have been in cooler at least since the previous day without any additional preparation. individual butters (46F - Cold Holding); individual sour creams (47F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler across from front counter, per manager cooler has been opened for several hours, both items placed in walk in freezer, both item retemp below 41F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in cooler on make line across from fryers. Also top interior of large ice machine in kitchen has a build up of debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station by triple sink. At hand wash station y front counter. At hand wash station in women's bathroom. Employee corrected during inspection.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At hand wash station in stall in men's bathroom.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers on cook line. Under equipment in drive through area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In standing reach in freezer next to oven on cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryers on cook line. Underside of warming unit on cook line next to fryers around warming lights.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple boxes of single service items on floor by back door to kitchen, under register in small drive through area by office, and in outside walk in freezer, operator began to pick up all items during inspection.
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