WENDY'S OLD FASHION HAMBURGERS
1711 N MAIN ST, Gainesville FL 32609 · 352.373-7210
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found. One fly in kitchen.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook touch raw hamburger meat, and then clean utensil.
Live, small flying insects found. One fly in kitchen.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of hot holding cabinet is soiled with grease.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing next to ice machine sensor is not working. Sink will not turn on.
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No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at front hand wash sink. Replaced during this inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling vent shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling vent hanging down at back hallway.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above ketchup packets. Removed during this inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Prep pans in clean dish storage area.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield above prep area broken. Light shield above storage area doesn't lay flat.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sign not provided at hand sink next to ice machine. Posted during this inspection
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Back storage rack by chili steam table in back of kitchen soiled with food splash. -Interior reach in freezer drawers/gaskets soiled with old food debris.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Black substance on wall under three compartment sink.
Jan 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee wearing gloves on cookline, pulled up pants, pulled down back of shirt, touched microphone of headset then prepared food order, without removing gloves, washing hands and putting on clean gloves. Discussed with Manager. Manager discussed with employee
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink by ice machine or in men's restroom, Manager restocked
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up outside door of walk-in-freezer
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters in open bag on top of coffee machine, not covered or protected.
Oct 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of insecticide stored with single service items dry good storage rack. Chemical cleaners stored above paper towels used for handwash sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in men's room has no running water. Batteries in motion sensor changed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink by office. Manager restocked paper towels
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water by prep area on cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of oil on floor behind grill
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in bottom of reach in freezer on cook line
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet at three-compartment sink
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked eggs and proceeded to handle container of creamer and to go bags without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Water nozzle for kitchen tea machine.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine next to three compartment sink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stored on shelf above prep table next to office.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Warmer above make line chili warmer greasy. Top of dish machine.
Sep 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 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. Cheese stored on make line. Manager stated item was placed out at 6:00 am. Manager placed proper time mark on cheese.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stored on shelf next to office.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Warmer on shelf above make line. Gasket of reach-in cooler on make line.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters stored in drive thru. Manager placed filters in a container so the filters would be covered.
Dec 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dispenser part of front counter shake machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent above prep sink outside of office.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of reach-in cooler underneath counter next to make line.
Aug 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped hands on pants and proceeded to handle sandwich wrap on make line without washing hands and changing gloves. Manager had employee wash hands change gloves and use new sandwich wrap.
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. Cheese stored on make line. Manager stated item placed on make line at 7:00 am. Manager had employee place proper time mark on item.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Lid to ice bin in drive thru.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand towels at hand washing sink in back of kitchen. Employee provided hand towels at hand washing sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach-in cooler in fry station.
Stored food not covered. Shake mix in walk-in cooler. Manager placed lid on shake mix.
Jul 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in mop sink area. Manager discarded bottle.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle for scoop touching cheese in pan next to chili behind front counter. Employee placed scoop in cheese properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of dish machine next to three compartment sink.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket on make line, 50 ppm. Manager changed water in bucket, 200 ppm.
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.