WENDYS
753 PARK AVE, Orange Park FL 32073 · 904.541-6459
Last inspected Jan 28, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Flying insect catcher/zapper between public restrooms has accumulation of dead flying insects.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shell egg ambient temperature at 59F. Eggs held on the counter next to the grill. Per employee, eggs left out for a few minutes. Eggs moved to walk-in cooler and approximately 20 minutes later eggs at 47F ambient.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager. Food manager certification for Matlean N expired on 7-10-2025.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Unable to dispense paper towels in men's restroom. Manager adjusted dispenser and it is now working.
Floor/wall/ceiling /ceiling vent soiled/has accumulation of debris. Ceiling tile to left of grill has dust/debris. Floors under fryers, under ovens and to left of warming station near drive thru are soiled.
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Food stored on floor. Case of potatoes on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Manager moved potatoes to shelving.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave to left of grills is soiled.
Open dumpster lid. Right dumpster lid is open on left dumpster.
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher of water in hand wash sink at front counter. Manager removed pitcher.
Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Microwave to left of grill missing fan guard.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Unable to dispense paper towels in men's restroom. Manager adjusted dispenser and it is now dispensing towels.
Floor/wall/ceiling tile/ceiling vent soiled/has accumulation of debris. Ceiling tile to left of grill is soiled. Two vents at the front counter have dust.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of nozzle on soda machine has black slime-like substance. Manager replaced nozzle during inspection. Interior of warmer to left of fry warmer has food debris build up.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Mop sink has standing water. Manager states a work order has been placed for repair.
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink at front counter is inoperable. No water able to be dispensed. Manager states the sink is due for repair today.
Floor/wall soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall to left of flat grill has dust/debris. Floor under fryers and all equipment along same wall as fryers with heavy grease and debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on drawers under fry holding area have food debris. Piece of equipment above microwave on make line has dust/debris. Black mold-like substance observed around both nozzles of soda machines in lobby and drive thru. Fan guards in walk in cooler are soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Take out cups stored on the floor at back of storage area. Employee elevated case of cups.
Sep 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Build up observed on nozzle of drive thru soda machine.
Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Fan guard missing on microwave to left of flat grill.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Person in charge unable to locate test strips for the three compartment sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in men's restroom.
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. Manager unable to locate any proof of employee training. Manager not sure of training program used.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Floor under and around fryers and ovens are soiled. Ceiling tile to far left of flat grill and wall to left of flat grill is soiled. Vents above bag in box soda rack storage and above ice machine are dusty. Fan guards in walk in cooler have debris.
Dead flying insects on premises. Six dead flying insects present in light shield above ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to food and/or clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on shelf directly over cooked chicken nuggets to left of fryers. Employee moved beverage to appropriate location.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed two employee cell phones on main cook line tables, beside cold bar and beside flat grill.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up around walk in freezer door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler below make table and reach in freezer at fryers are soiled. Cup holders at drive thru and beside frosty machine have debris. Covered sink to right of frosty machine is soiled with mold-like substance present in the sink.
Open dumpster lid. Right dumpster lid is open.
Sep 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher with water in hand wash sink at front counter. Manager removed pitcher.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Unable to dispense soap out of dispenser at front counter hand wash sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vent/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Floor under/around lobby soda machine is soiled. Floor behind/around fryers has grease build up. Wall to left of flat grill has dust. Floor under and beside bag in box soda rack at back of establishment is soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in freezers under hot holding unit by fryers are soiled. Single-service lid storage at drive thru by soda machine has black build up and debris in dispenser unit. Exterior of microwave to left of make line soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer drawers under warming unit by fryers has accumulation of food debris.
Jul 24, 2023Inspection 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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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. In kitchen, pan of in-use shell eggs with one egg with broken shell. Employee removed and discarded broken shell egg.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In cabinet behind front counter, single-service straws stored on top of case of sanitizer and single-service straws and single-service cups stored directly next to chemical bottles and air freshener. Employee rearranged all to proper storage.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Flying insect catcher/zapper between public restrooms has accumulation of dead flying insects.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer door has heavy ice build up around the door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in freezer below fry holding station are soiled.
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.