WENDY'S OLD FASHIONED HAMBURGERS 82
5133 NORWOOD AVE, Jacksonville FL 32208 · 904-768-3757
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 flying insects, one at mop sink area and one in dry storage shelf.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2022050060 | Jul 20, 2022 | Dec 9, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dining room soda dispenser with mold like substance and syrup debris at dispenser and ice chute along plastic.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food on cook line with no beard guard when needed.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Cutting boards of cook line with bumps and ridges not smooth and easily cleanable.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up along base of front counter reach in freezer.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underside of grill areas and inside drawer warmers, food debris build up. Dust build up on walk in cooler fan guard. Food debris build up on top of not in use dish machine.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall over cook line sandwhich prep and second drive through window soiled. Wall of dry storage over and behind shelf with mold like substance observed.
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At front counter area in steam table, chili (148F - Reheating). Manager stated chili was placed in steam table at 730am, 2.5 hours earlier. Manager stated meat for chili was cooked and cooked last night.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. At front counter area in steam table, chili (148F - Reheating). Manager stated chili was placed in steam table at 730am, 2.5 hours earlier. Manager stated meat for chili was cooked and cooked last night.
Equipment in poor repair. At fry station, gasket on under counter reach-in freezer torn.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. In outside walk-in freezer, floor soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At fry station, shelf above hot holding unit has build up of food debris.
Aug 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 flying insects, one at mop sink area and one in dry storage shelf.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dish area, metal pans stacked before air drying.
Food stored on floor. In outside walk-in freezer, case of chicken nuggets stored on floor. Employee moved.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At fry station, reach-in freezer gasket has food debris.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At dining room drink station, plastic lids not inverted.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop bucket with dirty water. Manager hung mop to,air dry.
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, case of shell eggs stored on case of vanilla frosty mix. Operator moved eggs to proper storage.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front counter area, handwash sink used as dump,sink as evidenced by ice in sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In prep area, ice machine interior wall,has black stains. Also lip of ice bin has surface rust.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At front counter area, cell phone on counter next to steam table. Phone moved. At prep area, keys stored on top of microwave. Keys moved.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. In outside walk-in freezer, floor soiled.
Food stored on floor. At fry station, open case of oil on floor. In walk-in freezer, rack of bread on floor. Operator moved items off floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In prep area, floor sink under handwash sink has black mold-like substance on back wall.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door has door closed disconnected.
Dec 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 10, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw chicken patty, placed in fryer, changed gloves with no handwash then handled cooked bacon. Operator spoke to employee.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In dining room at drink station, observed approximately 8 flying insects.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At make line by drive thru, shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); sliced asiago cheese (57F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items placed in service 1 hour prior.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At prep area, plastic pitcher stored on front ledge of handwash sink. Operator removed.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In walk-in freezer, floor has rust.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall behind fryers has grease build up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In dining room at drink station, cabinet below tea/single service items soiled.
Open dumpster lid. One lid open. Operator had employee close.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. At back door, door closer disconnected.
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. In prep area at triple sink, Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator made new sink of sanitizer, Triple Sink (Quaternary 400ppm)
Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. In prep area, microwave fan guard and fan blade missing.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At prep area, one interior wall of ice machine has black mold-like substance in grooves.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At frying station, monitor equipment has grease build up. Also, back of fryers have grease build up. At primary make line, top of toaster has dust build up.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In storage area by dish area, mop stored in mop bucket of dirty water.
Mar 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At front line area back counter, observed 1 flying insect.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At prep area in reach-in freezer, raw chicken nuggets stored over open cases of cookies. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter make line reach-in cooler top section, shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated make table was recently set up, moved cheese to reach-in freezer to rapidly cool.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. No quat test strips available for testing sanitizer in triple sink.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor at electrical panels.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers, floor at cooking equipment in prep area, floor in walk-in freezer and floor at triple sinks, all soiled.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator not able to locate.
Open dumpster lid. One lid open. Operator closed.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee at prep area cutting lettuce after removing from box. Inspector talked to employee, she washed lettuce before cutting.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in coolers under both make tables are soiled and standing water.
Nov 29, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Employee food handler training completed through Wendy's per manager, but no dates of when training took place could be provided.
Sep 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Container of shelled eggs sitting on counter near grill. Eggs pulled out 15 minutes prior. Eggs moved to reach in cooler.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small white cutting board in prep area. Interior of reach in cooler under sandwich make line near drive through. Ice chute for drink dispenser in dining area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in prep area. Hand washing sink in small room where beef reach in cooler is placed.
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. Employee food handler training completed through Wendy's per manager, but no dates of when training took place could be provided.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not displayed. Manager found electronic copy of License and stated he will print/post.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor by walk in cooler. Floor by mop storage area. Water removed by walk in cooler.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under drive through equipment in kitchen. Floor under ice machine in kitchen. Floor in mop storage area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In outdoor walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Exterior bottom of ice machine in prep area is cracked and rusted. Floor in walk in freezer is not smooth and rusted.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster outside of establishment. Lid closed.
Aug 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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