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WENDY'S OLD FASHIONED HAMBURGERS

1715 MAIN ST, Chipley FL 32428 · 8506385300

Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats90
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7700178
Grade history
APR 25
JUL 25
MAR 26
APR 26
JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 31 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches by mop sink.
High priority/35A-05-4/Admin Complaint
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2024045596Jul 29, 2024Sep 16, 2024$200

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Jul 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed one ceiling tile at front counter with black mold and one ceiling tile at entrance nearest restrooms with black mold, three ceiling tile in dining room with stain and dust and one ceiling tile above fryer station with accumulation of dust.
Basic/36-34-5
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed flooring, wall tile and cove molding in disrepair at drive thru window.
Basic/36-03-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of dust on wall at front counter.
Basic/36-27-5
Apr 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 2, 2026Inspection 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 ▾
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal belongings car keys on sandwich make table in kitchen area.
Basic/40-06-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in dish area employee stated the three compartment sink has leak and a work order is placed for it.
Basic/36-22-4
Jul 21, 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
Show 3 findings ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Trays used for warming bagged buns have a build of grease and food debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic salad bowls in box stored on floor in employee break room.
Basic/25-05-4
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Drain under grill on cook line with standing water not draining or not draining properly.
Basic/29-19-4/Repeat Violation
Apr 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sour cream 50F, monterrey jack cheese 49F, cut romaine 52F, cut mixed greens 51F, 1.5 ounce beef patties 50F, 4 ounce beef patties 49F, bacon 50F, raw shell eggs 51F ambient. All items inside walk in cooler since yesterday morning, per Operator.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream 50F, monterrey jack cheese 49F, cut romaine 52F, cut mixed greens 51F, 1.5 ounce beef patties 50F, 4 ounce beef patties 49F, bacon 50F, raw shell eggs 51F ambient. All items inside walk in cooler since yesterday morning, per Operator. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda dispenser nozzles soiled with accumulation of black/green mold-like substance or slime in drive through and at self service soda machines.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient air temperature thermometer in walk-in cooler or reach-in cooler.
Basic/05-09-4
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed floor drain draining very slowly in dish area.
Basic/29-19-4
Jul 31, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 29, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 7 high priority.

7 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately five live small flying insects in kitchen area.
High priority/35A-02-6/Admin Complaint
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 20 live small flying insects outside back door near bread freezer. Also observed approximately 2 live small flying insects in dining room area.
High priority/35A-09-4/Admin Complaint
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches by mop sink.
High priority/35A-05-4/Admin Complaint
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed romaine lettuce 51F, cut tomatoes 56F, blu cheese 48F, shredded lettuce 48F cooling from ambient at drive through make table prepped at 4:25am and temperature checked at 9:42am.
High priority/01B-02-5/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cold holding: cheese bags 44F, beef patties 43F. Manager put in a service call and opened walk in freezer to cool.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed white cheese 57F, shredded cheese 51F, cut tomatoes 57F all prepped at 8:00am on front make table. Manager placed food on ice. Observed romaine lettuce 51F, cut tomatoes 56F, blu cheese 48F, shredded lettuce 48F cooling from ambient at drive through make table prepped at 4:25am and temperature checked at 9:42am. See stop sale.
High priority/03D-07-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili hot holding at 131F. Manager reheated chili to 167F.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager unable to answer questions about when food was prepped on table.
Intermediate/53A-10-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling leaking in dry storage area.
Basic/36-32-5
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. Observed ice buildup on condenser in walk in cooler and make table not keeping all food at proper temperature
Basic/14-74-7/Warning
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed condensation drainage pipe leaking onto the ground and causing standing water outside near back door.
Basic/28-02-4/Warning
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing from underneath prep table sink area.
Basic/29-18-4
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed buildup of food debris underneath grill, dish area, and prep area.
Basic/36-01-4
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open.
Basic/33-16-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service plates stored directly on floor in dry storage.
Basic/25-05-4
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked bacon stored without lid underneath dish storage area.
Basic/08B-12-5
Dec 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Upon inspection observed employee place trash can by hand washing sink and then proceeded to clean table top disposable lids by service line without washing hands in between tasks. Operator instructed staff to wash hands.
High priority/12A-29-4/Corrective Action Taken
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Upon inspection observed raw chicken patties stored above bottled water in walk in cooler. Operator corrected storage during inspection.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked chili 45/49f in walk in cooler.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler cooked chili meat 45/49f. Food of concern stored in walk in cooler from previous night. Operator discarded food item of concern.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling tile missing. Dry storage and drive through areas.
Basic/36-36-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Upon inspection observed employee in prep area by 3 compartment sink. Operator instructed employee to place hair restraint during inspection.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrective Action Taken
Ice buildup in walk in cooler.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Upon inspection observed ice scoop resting on top of ice machine surface.
Basic/10-12-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt or dust. Upon inspection observed food debris on top of reach in cooler under cook line. Operator cleaned area of concern during inspection.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Upon inspection observed unwashed tomatoes stored above concentrated beverage containers. Operator corrected storage during inspection.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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