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WENDY'S 4617

1625 US HWY 1, Sebastian FL 32958 · 772.388.0735

Last inspected May 13, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats70
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4100619
Grade history
SEP 24
FEB 25
MAY 25
NOV 25
MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No back up ambient thermometer in unit for shell eggs and raw burgers
Basic/05-09-4
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2021018726Apr 6, 2021May 17, 2021$400

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

May 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Equipment in poor repair. Door under make table not closing Gaskets make table
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit May 13, 2026 · Not being used, gaskets arrived waiting on technician. Time Extended
May 1, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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. O ppm. Will sanitize in triple sink till repaired
High priority/22-41-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Not working in shell egg cooler and burger cooler
Intermediate/05-05-4
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation
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. Unit for shell eggs and raw burgers Operator will not use till unit is fixed Not working
Basic/14-74-7
Equipment in poor repair. Door under make table not closing Gaskets make table
Basic/14-11-5
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No back up ambient thermometer in unit for shell eggs and raw burgers
Basic/05-09-4
Stored food not covered. French toast sticks walk in freezer
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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. Operator will call eco lab. Will sanitize in triple sink till repaired
High priority/22-41-4/Repeat Violation
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Sliced cheese. Operator forgot to put time stamp
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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. Sent operator copy
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in dining area
Basic/36-34-5
Stored food not covered. Cooked bacon walk in cooler
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
May 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. Bucket was empty Couldn't get prime to work operator will call eco lab and sanitize in triple sink
High priority/22-41-4
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Stopped employee and educated
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Roll walk in freezer
Basic/14-69-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both bathrooms Sent operator copy
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Changed bucket 200 ppm
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink at front counter Both bathrooms
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket egg cooler
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Apr 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
Basic/50-09-4
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Educated operator. Walk in cooler
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Equipment in poor repair. Door reach in cooler not closing
Basic/14-11-5
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Manager moved
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Hair net was put on
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Salad cooler
Basic/14-36-5
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Manager removed old labels
Basic/16-46-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
03A-02-5 Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw hamburger Pattie’s found at 52°. Placed into cooler 1 hour ago, moved into walk-in cooler Priority: High Priority
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
29-34-4 Observed: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. North side of building Priority: High Priority
High priority/29-34-4
02D-01-5 Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Dredge with salt **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
Basic/02D-01-5
12B-07-4 Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Priority: Basic
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
36-03-4 Observed: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Next to mop sink Priority: Basic
Basic/36-03-4

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.