WENDY'S RESTAURANT #9144
335 DUVAL ST UNIT #1, Key West FL 33040 · 305-296-5770
Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Pay expired license on 4-16-2024 confirmation 236063283 paid 312.00
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed at mop sink.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed Grease buildup underneath kitchen, flyers.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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 proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Pay expired license on 4-16-2024 confirmation 236063283 paid 312.00
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Parm Cesar salad (56F - Cold Holding) Apple bacon salad (58F - Cold Holding); southwest salad (57F - Cold Holding) under the kitchen reach in cooler. Operator discard units.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw burger patty (56F - Cold Holding) as per operator placed 3 hrs ago. Advised to put meat with an ice bath. Observed Parm Cesar salad (56F - Cold Holding) Apple bacon salad (58F - Cold Holding); southwest salad (57F - Cold Holding) under the kitchen reach in cooler. Operator discard units.
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. Operator was unable to provide form.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice inside the hand washing sink by the front counter.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator was not able to provide form.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile on top of water heater broken.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee car keys and soda cups top of prep rack. Observed cell phone on top of prep table by the walk in fridge.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed WIC gasket disrepair and meat ric not working properly, ambient temperature at 70F.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle inside a container of cut egg.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of RIF soiled located by the ice machine.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust by the entrance in front of the single serve items.
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