WENDY'S #74
11295 CRYSTAL SPRINGS RD, Jacksonville FL 32221 · 904.786.2240
Last inspected Nov 25, 2025 · 8 visits since September 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At box cooler at front line in kitchen, butter container (57F - Cold Holding); sour cream container (51F - Cold Holding). Operator removed and placed both items in the walk in.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Nov 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris in gaskets on reach in cooler doors under main cook line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop sink and unable to air dry.
Jul 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Drain cover(s) missing. Observed missing drain cover under three compartment sink. Person in charge replaced drain cover.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers stacked on top of each other with visible signs of moisture and unable to air dry stored above three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled gasket on walk-in cooler door. Soiled area around soda tower dispenser in lobby.
Jun 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 4, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. One egg cracked in container of eggs, in cooler near office. Manager removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Individual TCS creamers at 67F and sour cream packets at 69F, in pans at front counter refrigerator wells. Manager added time markings and added to Time Control form
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. None at hand sink by drive thru window. Manager added a stack of paper towels by sink. Inspector verified plans to confirm that sink is a designated hand sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Hair on splash guard in ice machine by ice cream machines. Manager cleaned.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in freezer handle soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles with small damage/hole, by three compartment sink area.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Chill sticks located in the walk in freezer, placed in plastic bags, with two of them sitting on floor of the freezer. Manager placed onto shelf.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket above single service items near back door
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on freezer drawer, on cook line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple cracked floor tiles throughout the kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On handle of equipment on the cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled, by office.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior and gaskets of unused cooler on cook line soiled. Gaskets soiled on reach in cooler and burger cooler. Cabinets in the dining room area soiled with food and drink debris.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled in dish wash area.
Dec 10, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wearing gloves exit establishment and then return to food preparation without changing gloves and washing hands. Inspector educated employee on proper glove changing procedures.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed one bag of caramel ice cream base stored in reach in cooler person in charge stated was not in use. Ice cream base was at temperature of 69F and per person in charge was in the reach in cooler for 4+ hours. Ice cream base (69F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed one bag of caramel ice cream base stored in reach in cooler person in charge stated was not in use. Ice cream base was at temperature of 69F and per person in charge was in the reach in cooler for 4+ hours. Ice cream base (69F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda and ice dispensers on soda towers in dining room and by to-go window with soda build up.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on shelf above prep table with raw burger patties cooler unit. Person in charge voluntarily discarded beverage.
Open dumpster lid. Observed lid to dumpster at rear of establishment with lid open. Person in charge closed lid.
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At box cooler at front line in kitchen, butter container (57F - Cold Holding); sour cream container (51F - Cold Holding). Operator removed and placed both items in the walk in.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station by triple sink in kitchen no paper towels. Operator added paper towels.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Multiple employees trainings expired. Operator stated they were in the process of getting all employees retrained.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door under prep line on right side of kitchen is not closing properly.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator could not supply last inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Around soda nozzle in drink machines throughout establishment soiled.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single use cups placed in box on floor. Operator removed from floor. At outside bun freezer, frozen soup in box on ground. Operator removed from ground. Containers of gloves in box on ground by chemical storage area next to back door. Operator removed from floor.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in water in mop bucket. Operator stated it has been there since 10 am. Operator removed from water and hung to dry.
Nov 13, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 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. Managers on duty not able to provide documentation.
Sep 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment has chlorine test strips, using quat sanitizer at triple sinks and buckets.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at drive thru missing towels and sign. Operator supplied during inspection.
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. Managers on duty not able to provide documentation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by convection oven at cook line has grease and food debris.
Food stored on floor. In outside bun walk-in freezer, multiple food items stored on floor.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. No waste receptacle at handwash sink by front counter. Operator supplied.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On cook line, multiple reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled. At fry station hot holding unit, top of unit has build up of salt debris. At soda dispenser in dining room, plate next to nozzle has build up. Employee cleaned.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler at drive thru has standing water in bottom.
Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. In walk-in freezer, chicken (30F); fries (26F - Cold Holding). Repair technician onsite during inspection.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Mop sink faucet leaking.
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