WENDY'S #61
699 MAYPORT CROSSING BLVD, Atlantic Beach FL 32233 · 904.246.3529
Last inspected Apr 17, 2026 · 13 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect observed on front service line near hand wash sink.
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Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Apr 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken patties stored above ready to eat french toast sticks in reach in freezer in prep area. Operator voluntarily discarded French toast sticks..
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in ware washing area. Operator replenished paper towels.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding in walk-in-cooler at walk in freezer door in disrepair/ missing. Also, walls in kitchen, prep, and ware washing areas in disrepair/ holes throughout.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing on cook line in front of make station.
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Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed hood filter missing above grill on cook line. Observed multiple gaps in exhaust system.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven next to large ice machine soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in freezer below fry station soiled.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed carpet in dining area stained/ worn in areas. Also, floor in walk in freezer heavily soiled.
Nov 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed ambient temperature of shelled eggs (55F - Cold Holding) stored on cook line. Operator stated employee used the eggs a little while prior to being temped. Operator placed in reach in freezer to chill. Retemped at end of inspection at 36F
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket at large ice machine not inverted or protected. Operator inverted ice bucket.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding at wall in walk-in-cooler in disrepair.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in walk in freezer soiled.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed multiple holes in walls on front service line and in kitchen area.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed missing filter in hood area above grill area and a small gap / missing filter above fryers. Operator trying to put in filter but unsuccessful.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of cabinet below he's on front line and shelves under front counter soiled.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor in restroom area and front door area.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed carpet in dining area heavily soiled/ stained.
May 8, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor, walls, and ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Multiple ceiling tiles, ceiling vents and walls on frontline, kitchen, prep area and in walk-in-cooler soiled. Also, floor in walk in freezer soiled/ has accumulation of debris. Operator started to clean vents and walls during this inspection
Mar 6, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor, walls, and ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Multiple ceiling tiles, ceiling vents and walls on frontline, kitchen, prep area and in walk-in-cooler soiled. Also, floor in walk in freezer soiled/ has accumulation of debris. Operator started to clean vents and walls during this inspection
Jan 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor, ceilings, walls soiled/has accumulation of debris. Carpet in dining area, floors and baseboards in kitchen, frontline, cookline and prep areas soiled. Also, Ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen, prep, back area of restaurant soiled/ mold like substance. Also, walls throughout kitchen, prep area, cookline, drive thru areas soiled.
Jan 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator emptied sink and remade solution and retested at 200ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked potatoes (118-121F - Hot Holding) in fry bin next to fryers. Operator voluntarily discarded potatoes.
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hand wash sink at front service line does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Operator stated there is a work order in for it.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink at front line. Operator replenished soap.
Bathroom facility not clean. Hand wash sink and door of men's and women's restroom soiled. Operator had employee clean during this inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees personal belongings stored on top of sealed single serving bbq sauce on shelf at kitchen entry door. Operator removed jacket and backpack to properly store.
Equipment in poor repair. Multiple plastic pans cracked/ chipped
Floor, walls, and ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Multiple ceiling tiles, ceiling vents and walls on frontline, kitchen, prep area and in walk-in-cooler soiled. Also, floor in walk in freezer soiled/ has accumulation of debris. Operator started to clean vents and walls during this inspection
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple light shields throughout front line, cook line and prep area soiled. Also, exterior of reach-in coolers on cook line and exterior of equipment and wheels in prep area soiled. Employees cleaning exteriors of coolers during this inspection.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) on cook line. Operator emptied and remade solution and tested at 200ppm
Nov 4, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Bathroom facility not clean. Hand wash sink in both men's and women's restroom soiled.
Floor, ceilings, walls soiled/has accumulation of debris. Carpet in dining area, floors and baseboards in kitchen, frontline, cookline and prep areas soiled. Also, Ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen, prep, back area of restaurant soiled/ mold like substance. Also, walls throughout kitchen, prep area, cookline, drive thru areas soiled.
Oct 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding at floor near mop sink room in disrepair.
Dead flying insect on premises. Observed one dead insect in cabinet at front line. Operator cleaned up and discarded dead insect.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment and shelving throughout kitchen, cook line, prep area soiled. Establishment on previous warning due in Nov.
Sep 5, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzle and interior of lemonade machines at front line soiled.
Bathroom facility not clean. Hand wash sink in both men's and women's restroom soiled.
Floor, ceilings, walls soiled/has accumulation of debris. Carpet in dining area, floors and baseboards in kitchen, frontline, cookline and prep areas soiled. Also, Ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen, prep, back area of restaurant soiled/ mold like substance. Also, walls throughout kitchen, prep area, cookline, drive thru areas soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of equipment on cookline and prep area soiled. Stainless wall below grill area soiled. Also, interior door of walk-in-cooler soiled. Also, interior of cup holders at drive thru area soiled.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor in dining area and restrooms.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle/ ceiling. Ceiling leaking between grill area and drive thru. Also, ceiling leaking in walkway to prep area
Sep 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 13, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect observed landing on nozzle to self dispensing ketchup dispenser in dining area. Operator removed ketchup dispenser, emptied container, washed and sanitized container and dispenser nozzle during this inspection. Also, observed two more flying insects in the dining area.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken nuggets, spicy chicken nuggets (114F-124F - Hot Holding) in food warmer next to fryers. Operator voluntarily discarded chicken nuggets.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink next to kitchen entry door. Operator replenished paper towels.
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. Operator unable to provide proof of employee food safety training. Operator stated he was unable to get into their We Learn system at this time.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven across room from triple sink has accumulation of debris build up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled. Also, food timer at cook line soiled.
May 16, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flying insects on front service line near lemonade and tea machines.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage patty (120-122F - Hot Holding); bacon, egg and cheese burrito (116-118F - Hot Holding) in food warmer above grill area. Operator stated items have been in warmer less than an hour. Operator reheated sausage to more than 165F and voluntarily threw away the three burritos.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. One of the two Threaded Hose bibbs at hose area near dumpster area missing vacuum breaker.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin at soda dispensing machine at front service line soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled. Also, area above fryer holding bin where heat light is at is heavy soiled.
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect observed on front service line near hand wash sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. bacon, egg and cheese burrito (117-120F - Hot Holding) in hot holding box above grill. Operator stated the door was left opened briefly during the rush. Operator voluntarily discarded the 4 burritos.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in cooler soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in cooler at front service line below lemonade machines soiled. Operator stated the reach-in cooler is getting removed soon, it doesn't get used.
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