WENDYS 4938
3001 E SILVER SPRINGS BLVD, Ocala FL 34470 · 352.622.6919
Last inspected May 18, 2026 · 12 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At the prep area, observed one live roach on wall behind Hot holding equipment. Three live roaches on wall behind shelf and bread rack. One live roach on floor under dish machine, manager killed. Two live roaches on floor under oven at the prep area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025041152 | Mar 3, 2025 | Sep 17, 2025 | $400 |
| 5--2021007663 | Feb 9, 2021 | Mar 17, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
May 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found Two flying insects in kitchen area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk-in cooler, manager mop the floor.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Not available, manager printed during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with mold like substance.
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Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler case of tomatoes above cases of cut lettuce, manager moved.
Dec 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 17, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. In used dish machine, chlorine 0ppm, Manager set up triple sink, quaternary ammonium 200-300ppm.
Dec 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. In used dish machine, chlorine 0ppm, Manager set up triple sink, quaternary ammonium 200-300ppm.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Female employee washing containers in triple sink, opened dish machine and handle cleanse containers and utensils with same gloves, no hand washed occurs between tasks.
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Female employee cutting tomatoes touches her face and continue working with tomatoes, manager addressed situation.
Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Female employee moved drink from prep table to another area and immediately after portioned cooked bacon with gloved hands, no hand washed occurred no change of glove, Manager addressed situation, employee stopped, washed hands and used new gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line, raw shel eggs 48F, eggs stored inside three metal containers, Manager removed two of the containers, eggs place around 7:00am.
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/ For two managers ( one female, one male manager), certifications expired on 10/09/25 and 10/06/2025.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at the prep area used to stored spray bottle inside sink, employe moved.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in front of chili and bacon, employee moved.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with mold like substance.
Jul 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. In walk-in cooler one cracked egg.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in freezer handle broken.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. At the cook line burgers lid cracked.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves with food debris.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At the front counter, single service not inverted, manager covered.
May 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal cellphone on cook line above prep table, manager moved.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaned stacked containers wet.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Cleaned containers with old stickers., manager moved to dish machine.
Mar 4, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 4, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At the prep area, observed one live roach on wall behind Hot holding equipment. Three live roaches on wall behind shelf and bread rack. One live roach on floor under dish machine, manager killed. Two live roaches on floor under oven at the prep area.
Dead roaches on premises. Nine dead roaches on floor under oven and shelf at the prep area, also one dead roach on floor at the dry storage area.
Mar 3, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At the prep area, observed one live roach on wall behind Hot holding equipment. Three live roaches on wall behind shelf and bread rack. One live roach on floor under dish machine, manager killed. Two live roaches on floor under oven at the prep area.
Dead roaches on premises. Nine dead roaches on floor under oven and shelf at the prep area, also one dead roach on floor at the dry storage area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment and shelf heavily soiled with grease and food debris
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at the prep area near ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves heavily soiled also with mold like substance
Single-service articles improperly stored. At the cook line, fries containers not inverted, manager inverted.
Jul 16, 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
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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 handled dirty dishes and proceeded to handle clean dishes in the dish area. Manager had employee wash hands.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine.
Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. Manager placed case of cooking oil on shelf.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Dumpster behind building.
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed incorrect test strips for dishmachine
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male employee on cook line with beard and no beard guard.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing at dumpster
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, sour cream packets 50F, manager moved to freezer, packets were placed around 8:00am.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelfs and reach-in cooler gaskets.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic containers at the front counter, manager inverted.
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.