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WENDY'S OLD FASHIONED HAMBURGERS

145 EGLIN PKWY, Fort Walton Beach FL 32548

Last inspected Nov 24, 2025 · 6 visits since October 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence5600646
Grade history
OCT 23
FEB 24
SEP 24
OCT 24
NOV 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Dead roach on premises. One dead roach observed on floor at walk-in freezer. Dead roach removed
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2021035529Jul 28, 2021Aug 20, 2021$400

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Nov 24, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ N. Bowers 8/25/20 ServSafe
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning/Return visit Nov 24, 2025 · Upon call back inspection Certified Food Manager class scheduled. Call back due 1/20/26. Time Extended
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Men's restroom Low water pressure at 71F after prolonged running.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 24, 2025 · Upon call back inspection repairs scheduled. Time Extended
Nov 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed food handlers putting on gloves to work with food without washing hands. Food Safety industry bulletin reference Gloves / Hand Washing provided to operator.
High priority/12A-07-5
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ N. Bowers 8/25/20 ServSafe
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Men's restroom Low water pressure at 71F after prolonged running.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning
Ceiling tile missing. Front dining room at return air vents.
Basic/36-36-4
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple areas of kitchen and preparation areas.
Basic/36-34-5
Dead roach on premises. One dead roach observed on floor at walk-in freezer. Dead roach removed
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food handler engaged in food preparation with long beard and no beard guards / restraint.
Basic/13-04-4
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Multiple florescent ceiling lights - kitchen cook line.
Basic/38-07-4
Oct 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook line staff leaving front line to engage in other tasks and returning to line without changing gloves and washing hands. Discussion conducted with staff reference proper hand washing and glove change.
High priority/12A-09-4
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in units until the unit is repaired. Front line counter cold hold bar and drawers.
Basic/14-74-7
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Interior of front line hot hold drawers observed to have an accumulation grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cook line beef patty cooler bottom
Basic/29-49-6
Sep 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on floor in walk in freezer, no contamination of food items observed.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Oct 2, 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
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Green scrub pads in hand sink by triple sink. Employee removed during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on floor of walk in walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light cover pulling away from ceiling in front of office and Drive thru window.
Basic/38-01-4

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.