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WENDY'S #65

4453 SOUTHSIDE BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32216 · 904.620.9161

Last inspected Feb 24, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats84
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2612337
Grade history
APR 24
OCT 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 24 points better than where it started.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Feb 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet leaking at prep sink. Missing hot water faucet handle knob at same prep sink.
Basic/29-11-4
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Front line reach in cooler with torn gasket on left door
Basic/14-11-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind fryer and oven on cook line
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light on wall over raw beef reach in cooler. Reach in cooler Moved by manager.
Basic/35B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior oven with black buildup
Basic/22-08-4
Oct 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryer equipment soiled with grease build up
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryer area soiled with grease build up
Basic/23-03-4
Apr 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Commercial cooked chicken (54-56F - Cooling), stored in metal pan covered with plastic film wrap on shelf prep in walk in cooler. Manager stated this was prepared on yesterday shift and not heat treated and was stored in walk in cooler with no additional preparation today. Manager not sure why temperature is high. Stop sale is issued.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Commercial cooked chicken (54-56F - Cooling), stored in metal pan covered with plastic film wrap on shelf prep in walk in cooler. Manager stated this was prepared on yesterday shift and not heat treated and was stored in walk in cooler with no additional preparation today. Manager not sure why temperature is high. Stop sale is issued.
High priority/03D-06-5
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Commercial cooked chicken (54-56F - Cooling), stored in metal pan covered with plastic film wrap on shelf prep in walk in cooler. Manager stated this was prepared on yesterday shift and not heat treated and was stored in walk in cooler with no additional preparation today. Manager not sure why temperature is high. Stop sale is issued.
Intermediate/03D-15-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with bracelet on wrist
Basic/13-07-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler next to door entrance
Basic/36-22-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipments at fry station area
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. Case of oil stored on floor on cook line next to fryer
Basic/08B-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of fryer station soiled with food debris
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on clean stored pan at ware washing area on dry storage shelf
Basic/16-46-4
Dec 7, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink back flow preventer installed incorrectly. Back flow preventer should be installed on non-chemical side of splitter
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink at drive thru area next to shake machine. Employee provided
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation

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.