WENDYS
8625 BAYMEADOWS RD, Jacksonville FL 32256 · 904 731 8595
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 11 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
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. Observed flying insect strip at light in hallway by restrooms full, four dead flying insects on the floor under light. Person in charge swept and discarded.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2021000265 | Dec 30, 2020 | Jan 22, 2021 | $800 |
| 5--2019051016 | Aug 19, 2019 | Oct 31, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found One fly in frontline prep area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Frontline towel dispenser not functioning. Fixed by manger.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Soiled ceiling vent by rear dry goods.
Drain cover(s) missing. Missing drain cover under sink.
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Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food service employee with long, braided hair.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of frontline cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of frontline cooler.
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef burgers on far right side of cook line at 126F. Person in charge turned up heating element, reheated to 168F during inspection.
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing at drain at mop sink below hand wash sink at triple sink.
Floors walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Ceiling vents over clean dishware storage at triple sink with debris accumulation. Floor at bag in box soda storage area with debris accumulation.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice accumulation in interior walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of lemonade machine with debris accumulated on sides of machine, around buttons. Cabinet under front counter hand wash sink with debris accumulated. Exterior of reach in units where door meets exterior with mold like substance accumulation.
Sep 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed three flying insects at front counter area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler below open top make line sour cream at 46F. In single door reach in cooler at front line milk, milk 55-59F. Ambient temperature of unit 59F. Person in charge discarded. States items have been in unit for less than 4 hours.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at soda dispenser in dining room and at drive through with debris buildup. Person in charge pulled and cleaned.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at front, side, restroom hand wash sink person in charge states are on truck due to be delivered today. Person in charge provided napkins at hand wash sinks until received.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed flying insect strip at light in hallway by restrooms full, four dead flying insects on the floor under light. Person in charge swept and discarded.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several clean dishware items wet nesting at triple sink. Person in charge began separating.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at fry station, behind equipment with debris buildup.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in interior and exterior walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cabinet under front counter hand wash sink with debris buildup. Grease accumulated on left side of hood at main griddle.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed sanitizer solution at cook line with wiping cloth submerged dirty. Person in charge replaced.
Jun 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 17, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed three flying insects in back kitchen area.
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed wastewater slowly backing up through floor drain at front counter area. Person in charge removed water from drain so no longer backing up. Called for plumber to schedule service for today. Person in charge cleaned areas walked through during inspection.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed odor in kitchen near floor drain that has wastewater backing up onto the floor.
Feb 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee with sore/cut/burn/wound on hand, finger or wrist without a single-use glove over an impermeable cover such as a bandage, finger cot or stall covering the wound is handling food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single-service items. Observed employee with burn on wrist with fabric gauze wrapped around hand/ wrist working with food without glove. Observed liquid from raw burger patties absorbed on gauze. Person in charge pulled employee from line to apply wash hands and apply impermeable bandage, made aware employee must wear bandage and glove.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. No time mark on tomatoes, lettuce, cheese held on time due to label maker not functional at time of inspection. Person in charge hand wrote time mark and added to products.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Ground beef for chili in walk in cooler with no date tracking.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water shut off to right side handle at front counter. Water only reaching 81F.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind fryers either grease buildup. Floors and drain under triple sink with debris buildup. Several ceiling vents with mold like substance.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda plate at dining room with buildup. Wheels and piping behind fryers with grease buildup.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer at back door disconnected.
Oct 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer in reach in cooler below make line broken, not giving accurate temperature. Person in charge replaced.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling up pitcher in hand wash sink. Person in charge spoke to employee.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup observed in interior and exterior walk in freezer.
Apr 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handle raw beef with gloved hands, then handle cooked chicken to place in pan with same gloved hands. Person in charge spoke to employee who washed hands. Person in charge redropped chicken and cooked to 194F.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Tomatoes held on time per time paperwork with no time mark. Person in charge discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese sauce at 124-130F on line. Person in charge began reheating.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at hand wash sink by triple sink. Also, dispenser not working at hand wash sink by front register. Person in charge fixed and provided towels.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop in use at ice bin at drive thru missing handle. Person in charge provided scoop with handle.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer. Interior.
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 6, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch face with gloved hands, then return working with food on grill line. Spoke to employee during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef across from cookline double panned at 44-48F. Person in charge lidded and removed extra pan.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzle at dispenser at drive thru with debris buildup. Also, ice chute in dining room with mold like substance buildup.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. One manager with food handler training, not CFM. Has been manager for 3 months.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle used as scoop in ice bin. Person in charge states new one is ordered, replaced with large ice scoop.
Food stored on floor. Case of lettuce stored on floor in walk in cooler. Person in charge raised.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer indoor with ice buildup on floor. Person in charge states has work order in.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cups stored on floor in dry storage. Person in charge raised.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal in men's restroom out of order due to draining slow. Person in charge states has work order in.
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.