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WENDYS 2453

3323 COLUMBIA BLVD, Titusville FL 32780 · 321-264-2494

Last inspected May 1, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats80
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1504694
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
OCT 25
MAY 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Clear liquid like substance with bad smell on floors in women's and men's restrooms that are currently closed.
High priority/28-26-5/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $1,000

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2025001644Jan 7, 2025Jun 18, 2025$400
4--2019004655Nov 14, 2018Mar 19, 2019$400
4--2015047866Sep 17, 2015Dec 1, 2015$200

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

May 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees with bracelets and watches and handling food
Basic/13-07-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in kitchen
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Oct 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect by triple sink area
High priority/35A-02-7/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. American cheese brand "Great Lakes Cheese co" on make table at 50F for 2 hours. Operator placed cheese on ice and new temperature 41F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Per operator, it is Degreaser and was labeled during inspection.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on sauces container in drive through area. Operator removed
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cook line and employee on drive through
Basic/13-04-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on cook line soiled
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in kitchen dusty
Basic/23-03-4
Jul 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found 2 live small flying insects sighted in dish area 1 live small flying insect sighted in dining area
High priority/35A-02-7/Repeat Violation
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. White Asiago sliced cheese 48F Per operator from overnight
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. White Asiago sliced cheese 48F Per operator from overnight
High priority/03A-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on beverage machine in dining room mold like substance or slime
Intermediate/22-02-4
Drain cover(s) missing. Under 3 compartment sink
Basic/29-18-4
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Dt employee
Basic/13-04-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager no hat. They put them on.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler
Basic/36-22-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. Cases of chicken and fries on floor in outside freezer
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Around freezer door
Basic/14-69-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In kitchen, operator cleaned
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Drive thru window not closed completely
Basic/35B-04-4
Stored food not covered. French toast sticks in walk-in freezer
Basic/08B-12-5
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Food prep sink in kitchen. Unless turned all the way off, constantly leaks.
Basic/29-11-4
Jan 8, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled in kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5/Return visit Jan 8, 2025 · Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor soiled.
Basic/36-73-4/Return visit Jan 8, 2025 · Time Extended
Jan 7, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation

Ordered shut on the spot. 5 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live flying insects 2 in kitchen and 1 in dining area.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Clear liquid like substance with bad smell on floors in women's and men's restrooms that are currently closed.
High priority/28-26-5/Admin Complaint
A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. No available bathrooms for use for public and employees due to sewage back up.
Basic/32-09-4/Admin Complaint
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled in kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor soiled.
Basic/36-73-4
Aug 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 3 sink compartment sanitizer solution 500+ ppm. Operator remade 300ppm
High priority/41-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on grill station on cookline no hair restraint. Employee put on hat
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris on floor throughout kitchen and 3 sink compartment area. Standing water in kitchen area and closed drive through window area. Ceiling tile and vents soiled on cookline. Ceiling cover piece in dining area damaged and in front of condiment station has an accumulation of mold like substance and condensation dripping.
Basic/36-01-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator document to post.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrective Action Taken
Apr 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in walk in cooler area under speed rack.
Basic/36-22-4
Nov 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1/6 pan commerically prepared cheese sauce reheated at approx 8am hokding at ambient airv (120F - Hot Holding) placed in walk in freezer to rapidly chill. Rechecked after 15 months 115-112°:cooling
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee coat stored on bib case.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.