WENDY'S RESTAURANT
15236 MAX LEGGET PARKWAY, Jacksonville FL 32218 · 904-518-4431
Last inspected Jan 26, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
MAY 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 19 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect at make line area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2022043195 | Jul 12, 2022 | Oct 3, 2022 | $800 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jan 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In back kitchen, chemicals on shelves stored above toilet tissue and paper towels. Operator had employee move.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At clean dish shelves, bread tray has stains.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator not able to provide report with all employees hired over 60 days.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At mop sink, multiple floor tiles cracked/missing. Operator stated she has work order in for repair.
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Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floor and wall behind/under fryers have build up of grease and food debris. At triple sinks, floor under triple sinks have build up of residue and debris.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. At dumpster enclosure, unbagged trash on ground in dumpster enclosure.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, gasket on hamburger reach-in cooler soiled with food debris/stains. Operator stated she has work order to replace. At cook line, gaskets on reach-in freezer drawers at fry station soiled with food debris.
Reach-in cooler/reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At cook line fry station, interior of reach-in freezer drawers soiled with food debris.
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. While waiting for manager, observed employee at front counter make frosty with cookie topping. Employee pushed cookie into frosty with bare hand.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At drive thru, employee from front counter scooped ice with plastic cup.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dish area, metal,pans stacked before air drying.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At mop sink, floor tiles broken/missing.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At fry station, floor and wall have grease build up. Also, in walk-in cooler, fan covers have dust build up.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At cook line, ice build up in reach-in freezer at fan.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In kitchen, multiple reach-in cooler drawer gaskets soiled.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At dining room drink station, plastic lids not stored inverted.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, cases of unwashed tomatoes stored on top shelf over cheese. Manager moved tomatoes to bottom shelf.
Mar 14, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At cook line reach-in freezer, open bags of raw chicken stored over ready to eat sausage and potatoes. Manager moved sausage and potatoes to walk-in freezer.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floor and wall under and behind equipment has build up of grease and debris. At drive thru, floor under counter has build up at cove tiles.
Food stored on floor. At cook line, open container of shortening stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At cook line, tong stored on oven handle. Operator moved.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At end of cook line, top plate in microwave has encrusted splatter debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach-in coolers throughout kitchen, gaskets and fronts soiled/ mold-like substance. At cook line fry station, side of hot holding unit has grease build up.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At frying station, interior of reach-in freezer drawers soiled.
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect at make line area.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At cook line reach-in freezer, open bag of raw chicken stored over ready to eat sausage. Operator moved sausage above chicken.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter handwash sink, no paper towels. Operator supplied.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At storage closet by front counter, spray bottle identified as degreaser by employee, not labeled. Operator labeled.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk-in cooler, standing water on floor.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floor under and behind equipment has build up of grease and debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach-in cooler throughout kitchen, gaskets soiled
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On storage rack by office, togo containers and lids on top shelf not inverted.
May 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 21, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At drive thru reach-in cooler, milk, sour cream, butter, creamer (49-50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items in cooler overnight. Operator discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At drive thru reach-in cooler, milk, sour cream, butter, creamer (49-50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items in cooler overnight. Operator discarded.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink near office, used as dump sink as evidenced by ice in sink. Operator melted ice.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at front counter.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at front counter.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At sandwich make station, cell phone on bag of bread. Operator moved.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at fryers has grease and food debris. Floor in walk-in cooler under shelves soiled.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At drive thru, reach-in cooler missing ambient thermometer. Operator placed thermometer in cooler during inspection.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator not able to locate last inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled. In dining room, cabinet at soda station interior soiled.
Open dumpster lid. One lid open with bagged trash inside.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At drive thru, reach-in cooler has soiled interior.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, cases of unwashed tomatoes stored over ready to eat cut lettuce.
Aug 4, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 3, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority6 Intermediate8 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In front reach in cooler, sour cream, butter and milk 54F stored overnight. Items discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In front reach in cooler, sour cream, butter and milk 54F stored overnight. Items discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. French fries in warming bin prepared approximately five minutes prior. Fries marked.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on outside faucet in dumpster area.
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. Interior of multiple reach in coolers in kitchen. Interior of reach in freezer by office.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Missing for one certified food manager working today.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink near office. Hand washing sink near triple sink. Hand washing sink at front counter.
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. No proof for any employee.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink at front counter.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 6/1/23.
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 drive through window.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Cardboard dumpster outside of establishment.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets for multiple reach in coolers in kitchen. Speed rack near office.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odor in mop sink area in back kitchen.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster outside of establishment.
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