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WENDY'S OLD FASHIONED HAMBURGERS #79

4842 POST ST, Jacksonville FL 32205 · 904-265-0730

Last inspected Mar 23, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats76
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2603755
Grade history
MAR 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

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

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect in the front drive thru area near packaged sauces
High priority/35A-02-6
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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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/ Per manager they just transitioned to a new system and can't log in to get proof of training.
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Hand sink Near ice cream machine.
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. Per manager they just transitioned to a new system and can't log in to get proof of training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease on floor near oven
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. One unopened case of food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. Upright Reach in freezer.
Basic/38-08-4
Sep 4, 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
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease on floor under fryers.
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on bacon cooler Exterior of juice dispensers is soiled with food debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Open case of Lids stored on floor. Employee properly stored lids.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Black debris on ice chute in dining area
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Reach in freezer missing fan guard cover/shield. Reach in freezer on cooks line is missing the fan cover
Intermediate/14-04-4
Equipment in poor repair. Drawer in the drive thru area don't close properly near drink machine
Basic/14-11-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Debris on floor under fryers
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on coolers in the kitchen area
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Aug 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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. Drink nozzle is soiled in the drive thru area
Intermediate/22-02-4
Food stored on floor. 2 cases of food stored on floor in the walk in freezer, employee properly stored cases of food
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoops touching cheese on prep line covered with stainless cover. Employee properly stored scoops
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave is soiled with food debris
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust on walk in cooler fan covers Gasket soiled on bacon cooler and meat cooler
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dust on stainless wall above microwave
Basic/36-27-5
Mar 27, 2024Inspection 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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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling next to hood suppression system above microwave
Basic/36-34-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor Near electrical panel across from cleaning supplies
Basic/36-22-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris on interior of microwave
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on cooks line Fan covers dusty in walk in cooler
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on clean dishes stored over prep area table where salads are prepared.
Basic/16-46-4
Nov 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect in the front drive thru area near packaged sauces
High priority/35A-02-6
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. prepped salads (52F - Cold Holding) stored in reach in cooler in the drive thru area from the previous day.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. prepped salads (52F - Cold Holding) stored in reach in cooler in the drive thru area from the previous day.
High priority/03A-02-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on cooks line, black debris on fan covers in walk in cooler
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris on interior of reach in Freezer, employee cleaned reach in freezer
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site

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.