WENDY'S OLD FASHIONED HAMBURGERS
34717 EMERALD COAST PKWY, Destin FL 32541 · 850-837-9199
Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 12 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Evidence of sewage /wastewater dry debris that backed up through floor drains observed on kitchen floor behind ice machine and bread storage rack.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jul 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Sink next to 3 compartment sink water 81F.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer #1-ambient 42F, chicken nuggets 28F, cheese sauce 34F, French toast sticks 35F. Manager called in a ticket for maintenance.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on fan.
Mar 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Front counter food contact surface soiled where food is served to guest. Employee cleaned and sanitized front counter.
Drain cover(s) missing under 3 compartment sink.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing a bracelet while preparing/ cooking ground beef patties. Manager asked employee to remove bracelet.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Dining room floors soiled with build up near booths. Food debris on floor under tables in dining room. Employee is sweeping floors and taking out trash in dining room after lunch rush.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outsides of kitchen trash cans soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on floor near mop sink. Employee hung mop.
Jan 14, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 8, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold hold- Make bar- on ice- sliced tomato 50F, lettuce 59F, shredded cheese 63F (1:20-2:20). Cooler- ambient 59F.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in handicap stall in women's restroom. Manager had employee stock paper towels.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Make bar- on ice- sliced tomato 50F, lettuce 59F, shredded cheese 63F (1:20-2:20).
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing sandwiches at make bar wearing a watch. Manager had employee remove watch.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager had employee pull up hair to restrain from falling over shoulders while preparing sandwiches.
Equipment in poor repair. Make bar/ reach in cooler- ambient 59F with trays of ice inside. Manager stated work order has been placed with maintenance tech. Do not use equipment until it is repaired/and or can hold cold food at 41F or lower.
Jul 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 black/green/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. White plastic tray inside ice machine is soiled at top and in corners.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed displayed license June 1 2025.
Food stored on floor. Jug of oil stored on floor near fryers. Manager placed oil on rack.
Ice buildup in upright reach-in freezer at top and around fan.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on floor near mop sink. manager hung mop to dry.
Feb 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing at front counter as evidence of dark liquid and piece of plastic in bottom of sink.
No running water at hand sink at front counter.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No water at all comping from hand wash sink at front counter.
Employee beverage container on a food storage shelf next to sugar.
Equipment in poor repair. Make bar ambient temperature 69F. Food Items are being placed on ice.
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
Oct 11, 2024Inspection 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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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee prepping sliced tomatoes wearing a watch.
Equipment in poor repair. Multiple equipment doors in disrepair. Some. Drawers unable to open, drawer at reach in freezer near fryers front panel missing. Ice/ soda machine in dining room out of order.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. Lights flashing on and off, half of lighting bulbs out. Maintenance technician is on site making repairs.
Jan 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Evidence of sewage /wastewater dry debris that backed up through floor drains observed on kitchen floor behind ice machine and bread storage rack.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Women's restroom out of order due to drain back up. Per manager on duty issue started 1/3/24 Second men's restroom available however unlock-able.
Bathroom facility not clean. Woman's restroom floor soiled with accompanying foul order detected during the inspection.
Floors soiled with accumulation of debris. Female restroom and kitchen floor adjacent to floor drain located under / behind ice machine and bread rack.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Women's Restroom
Jan 4, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Evidence of sewage /wastewater dry debris that backed up through floor drains observed on kitchen floor behind ice machine and bread storage rack.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Women's restroom out of order due to drain back up. Per manager on duty issue started 1/3/24 Second men's restroom available however unlock-able.
Bathroom facility not clean. Woman's restroom floor soiled with accompanying foul order detected during the inspection.
Floors soiled with accumulation of debris. Female restroom and kitchen floor adjacent to floor drain located under / behind ice machine and bread rack.
Ice buildup in walk in cooler at condenser.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Women's Restroom
Dec 27, 2023Inspection 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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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee went from working drive thru then proceeded to place gloves on and help at make bar with out washing hands. Manager corrected employee and had him wash his hands.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dining room at drink station. Maintenance is actively working on resolving issue.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet Mop stored in mop bucket with no water.
Dec 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee at make table wearing gloves pulled his pants up and began engaging in food preparation. Employee at fry station wearing gloves looking at her cell phone then placed cell phone in back pocket then began engaging in food preparation at fry station. Neither employee washed hands nor changed gloves prior to inspector asking manager to address situation.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ground beef 41F, sliced tomato 48F, lettuce 39F, shredded cheese 43F, raw bacon 69F ( 10:10-10:30 ). Bacon was placed in walk in cooler to reduce temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs 125F (10:10-10:30), chili 136F (10:00-11:00). Eggs discarded by employee, chili reheated to 167F.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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/
Cardboard used to line food-contact table under pan of butter next to steam well near drive thru window.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee at make table wearing a watch during food preparation.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water at both sides of make tables.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair holding standing water at make table nearest drive thru.
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