WENDY'S12331
5809 SEVEN MILE DR, Wildwood FL 34785 · 5615313321
Last inspected Apr 2, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
5 inspections trending up, 15 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in dry storage area 4 live flies in bread storage area 8 approximate live flies in mop sink area
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024049825 | Jun 25, 2024 | Sep 19, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm at chlorine dish machine in kitchen. Operator set up 3 compartment sink to manually wash,rinse and sanitize.
No paper towels or soap provided at handwash sink in front counter area.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters last changed 3/5/25
Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Gasket on salad drawer reach in cooler
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in prep area storing water pitcher. Operator removed.
Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Operator inverted.
Unclean building component. Floor drain under prep sink soiled
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. One cracked egg on cook line in reach in. Manager discarded.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwashing sink turned off due to not shutting off as sensor is not working. Employees are able to wash hands in another nearby handwashing sink and there is a work order in for this issue.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine not operable. Made manager aware of 7 day call back.
Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine not working. Employee stated there are plans to repair the machine. However, no specific date is known.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine not operable. Made manager aware of 7 day call back.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched triple sink then engaged touched food containers containing prepared food. Discussed importance of handwashing with manger.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm 1st test 2nd test 50 ppm. No Quaternary sanitizer on site. Manager refilled sink and added correct amount of chlorine.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Behind front counter, manager placed soap at sink.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Spoke with manager about obtaining receptacle with cover.
Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine not working. Employee stated there are plans to repair the machine. However, no specific date is known.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line and reach in not labeled. Discussed importance of labeling bottles with manager
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in dry storage area 4 live flies in bread storage area 8 approximate live flies in mop sink area
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in dry storage area 4 live flies in bread storage area 8 approximate live flies in mop sink area
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee scooping French fries, assembling sandwiches
Floor soiled under dish machine area.
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