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WENDY'S

2260 INTERNATIONAL GOLF PKWY, Saint Augustine FL 32095 · 904.265-1844

Last inspected May 19, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6502304
Grade history
JAN 24
AUG 24
MAR 25
DEC 25
MAY 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 4 flying insects in cabinet at drink station in dining area.
High priority/35A-02-6
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

May 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station by chili turned off due to disrepair. Service work order in per person in charge.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no water at all at hand washing station placed out of order at front counter. Person in charge has work order in on hand washing station.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed a build up of ice on back of walk-in freezer condenser.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave on cook line soiled with food debris. Person in charge had employee clean interior during inspection.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Interior of dishmachine soiled with black substance.
Basic/16-03-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up observed behind cooling unit in walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Insect control device installed over food and/or food preparation area. Bread stored below fly light. Operator moved bread.
Basic/35B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-105 and operator posted sign.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand washing sign at handwash sink behind front counter. Operator posted new signage.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. No time mark on cooked eggs., cooked sausage in hold unit. Per Person In Charge placed about 20 mins ago. Marked by manger.
High priority/03F-02-5
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water pitcher in frontline Hand Wash Sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Hand Wash Sink. Men's restroom.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple in kitchen.
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table.
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service. multiple employees.
Basic/13-07-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in top side of reach in freezer opposite grill. Ice buildup in walk in freezer by blower.
Basic/14-69-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of base of reach in freezer opposite grill.
Basic/22-16-4
Aug 7, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open bag of raw breaded chicken patties stored over open bag of sausages and French fries in reach in freezer on cook line.
High priority/08A-02-6
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. individual milks (53F - Cold Holding); individual sour creams (53F - Cold Holding); individual creamers (53F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler under front counter, per manager cooler is not working and should not have been used and all items placed in reach in cooler the night before without any additional preparation.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. individual milks (53F - Cold Holding); individual sour creams (53F - Cold Holding); individual creamers (53F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler under front counter, per manager cooler is not working and should not have been used and all items placed in reach in cooler the night before without any additional preparation. Manager put "do not use"sign on door to cooler. individual sour creams (49F - Cold Holding); individual butters (48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at drive through area, per manager door has been consistently open and closed for approximately 3 hours, all items moved to walk in freezer, all retemps below 41F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzle of soda machine at drive through area.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. At hand wash station in women's bathroom.
Intermediate/27-19-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on rack in dry storage area above boxes of single use items, drink removed.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under soda machine at drive through area. Under shelving at warming unit on cook line.
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underside of soda machine in dining area around nozzle.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Stack of to go containers above warming unit on cook line, containers inverted.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 4 flying insects in cabinet at drink station in dining area.
High priority/35A-02-6
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. individual creamers (63F- Cold Holding); individual milks (47F, 60F - Cold Holding) in reach in coolers under front counter and at drive through area. Per manager coolers have been opened and closed for approximately 4 hours, all items placed in walk in freezer, all retemp below 41F
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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. Cut tomatoes, cut lettuce, shredded cheese, and all other sliced cheese besides American cheese on make line, employee corrected during inspection.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on cook line in kitchen.
Basic/22-08-4
Aug 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. At time of inspection dish machine at 0ppm, per operator machine having an issue priming and a maintenance call has already been placed. Three compartment sink properly set up.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the reach in freezer on the main cook line, open bag or raw frozen chicken patty over opened bag of fully cooked frozen sausage. Operator rearranged the reach in freezer storage levels.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink at the front service counter by the steam table for chili, no hot water available per operator issue with plumbing causing a leak when on and a maintenance call has been placed.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrective Action Taken
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee stored on clean prep table by the bulk ice bin. Operator discarded the employee beverage.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee on the main cook line observed working with food without a beard guard. Operator had employee place on a facemask to cover the employee beard.
Basic/13-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In the bulk ice bin, ice scoop handle stored in the ice. Operator relocated the ice scoop.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hot holding unit over the fry warmer has build up of food debris. Walk in cooler door gaskets have mold like substance build up. Soda dispenser in the lobby area has mold like substance build up behind the plastic guard in the non food contact portion behind the guard. Operator has to place service call to have the soda dispenser serviced. Operator began cleaning the walk in cooler door gasket.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation

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