WENDYS
1175 DUNN AVE, Jacksonville FL 32218 · 904.751-4645
Last inspected May 12, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect at frosty machine by drive thru.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
May 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 16, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At storage shelves by back door, multiple cases of polish stored over single use gloves. Manager moved gloves.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At back door area, exterior of building hose bibb missing back flow preventer.
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. Report shows no employee has completed food safety training.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At prep area, no soap at handwash sink, dispenser broken. Manager stated he has a work order in for dispenser.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At dish area, wall and floor under equipment has build up. In dry storage area, wall has dust build up.
Food stored on floor. In dry storage area, case of shortening on floor. Manager moved to shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At front counter area, sides of lemonade dispensers have build up of drink residue. At fry station, top,of warmer unit has build up of food debris. Multiple reach-in cooler gaskets soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At both make lines, interior of reach-in coolers have build up.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, cases of unwashed tomatoes stored over ready to eat frosty mix. Manager moved tomatoes to bottom shelf.
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At front counter area, chili (79F - Reheating). Manager stated chili had been reheating for 2.5 hours, contains cooked and cooled hamburger meat.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. At front counter area, chili (79F - Reheating). Manager stated chili had been reheating for 2.5 hours, contains cooked and cooled hamburger meat.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside by back door, right side hose bibb missing backflow preventer.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor and wall at dish machine have build up. In dining room, floor at soda dispenser soiled.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Build up of grease on ground at grease receptacle and parking lot in front of dumpster enclosure.
Open dumpster lid. One lid open on dumpster. Manager closed.
May 28, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Establishment has 2 employees hired over 60 days with no proof of training completed. One employee 10 years, one employee 3 months.
Mar 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In back kitchen reach-in freezer, open bags of raw chicken stored over raw fish. Operator moved fish above chicken.
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. Establishment has 2 employees hired over 60 days with no proof of training completed. One employee 10 years, one employee 3 months.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. First report supplied missing completion dates and birthdates. Second report operator supplied missing birthdates.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In outside bun walk-in freezer, ice build up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line fry station under counter reach-in cooler, gasket soiled. Operator had employee clean during inspection.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At cook line, Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator made new bucket, Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm)
Oct 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 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 frosty machine by drive thru.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At front counter area, towels not dispensing. Dispenser jammed, employee fixed.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease on dumpster pad and in front of enclosure.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up at door in outside bun walk-in freezer.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Manager not able to locate last inspection report.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At fry station, side of holding unit next to fryer has grease build up. At fry station, reach-in freezer gasket soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In outside bun freezer, multiple cases of single service items stored on floor.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, two cases of unwashed tomatoes stored over cases of frosty mix.
Mar 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 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. In reach-in freezer by back door, open bags of raw chicken stored over bags of fries. Employee moved fries to top shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In dining room, nozzle on soda dispenser soiled. Operator had employee clean during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At prep area, plastic containers stacked before air drying.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind ice machine has build up of debris. Ceiling vents over triple sinks have dust could up. Floor in walk-in freezer soiled.
Food stored on floor. In outside bun freezer, rack of bread stored on floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in outside bun walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwash sink at front counter clogged. Operator had employee clear drain line, working properly now.
Feb 15, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach-in freezer at prep area, open case of French toast, bag of breakfast potatoes and open bag of ready to eat sausage stored on bottom shelf below open bags of raw chicken and fish.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter frosty machine, ice cream mix (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated mix placed in machine 1 hour prior and turned on.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor below fry station. Floor at back door area, next to oil tank.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease on dumpster pad and in front of enclosure.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Outside bun walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled.
Open dumpster lid. One lid open on dumpster.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler under front make station and interior of reach-in cooler not in use.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, unwashed tomatoes stored above bottle water.
Sep 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 12, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly observed in kitchen and one fly in dining area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter inside shake machine, ice cream mix 48F. Manager states mix just poured in machine and turned on.
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.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand washing sink by front counter is inoperable. Manager states that establishment is waiting on parts.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink near triple sink. Towels provided.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Multiple dead flies observed in hanging sticky traps in dish area and in small beverage area by dining area. Traps removed and discarded.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License presented expired 06/01/2021. Current license found and displayed.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under ice machine in kitchen. Floor under dish machine in kitchen. Floor under stand up reach in freezer by rear exit door. Wall behind dish machine/under triple sink.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease build up on dumpster pad on northeast side of property.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Outdoor walk in freezer. Stand up freezer near rear exit.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Last inspection could not be provided.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in women's restroom in dining area. Inspector emailed sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top area of french fries holding station. Blue ladder in back storage area.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster outside of establishment.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Outside walk in freezer was not secured/locked.
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.