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WENDY'S OLD FASHIONED HAMBURGERS

1022 JOHN SIMS PKWY, Niceville FL 32578 · 8507292233

Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats74
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5603146
Grade history
FEB 25
MAY 25
DEC 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 4-5 small flying insects observed in proximity of mop sink and rear storage area.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
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Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Aug 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Door and door frame
Basic/14-69-4
Feb 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink.
High priority/29-34-4
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Courtney Joye- employed a year, MOD, no CFM.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/.
Intermediate/53A-05-6
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Make bar- sliced tomato 60F, shredded cheese 62F, shredded lettuce 61F ( held on time- 1:38-5:38).
Intermediate/03F-10-5
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door in disrepair on sides and bottom.
Basic/14-11-5
Heavy Ice buildup in walk-in freezer and on and around door.
Basic/14-69-4
May 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine Sanitizer bucket 200 + ( Dark Black ) on test strip. Corrected to 100 ppm chlorine during the inspection.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Mop sink area floor. Standing water mopped up during the inspection.
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Feb 11, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Area around mop sink and ware washing station.
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Aug 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 4-5 small flying insects observed in proximity of mop sink and rear storage area.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Second line upright reach in cooler sliced cheese 52/53/53F Per Manager less than 4 hrs. Cheese moved to secondary cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter / Drive Thru hand wash sink
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling tiles missing in entrance foyer and above kitchen triple sink.
Basic/36-36-4
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Second line upright reach in cooler
Basic/14-74-7
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Area next to mop sink
Basic/36-22-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under triple sink
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line make bar - sliced cheese 50F less than 1 hr. Stored above container chill line. Cheese moved to secondary cooling to facilitate rapid cooling. Cold hold confirmed
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink
High priority/29-34-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device, no soap, no hand wash sign provided at front drive thru station handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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 unable to access employee food handler training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, old food and grease buildup. Under cook line equipment, flat top, frying station.
Basic/36-73-4
Ice buildup in reach-in walk-in freezer. Condenser and door
Basic/14-69-4
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.