WENDYS #66
1830 US HWY 1 SOUTH, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 904.824.0155
Last inspected Aug 28, 2025 · 8 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed wastewater backing up from floor drain under triple sink. Person in charge stated when all bays are emptied drain may overflow. Person in charge instructed employee to empty one bay at a time. Person in charge squeegeed waste water into floor drain and mopped/sanitized the floor.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 28, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed wastewater backing up from floor drain under triple sink. Person in charge stated when all bays are emptied drain may overflow. Person in charge instructed employee to empty one bay at a time. Person in charge squeegeed waste water into floor drain and mopped/sanitized the floor.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced American cheese (54F - Cold Holding) stacked above chill line in reach in cooler. Person in charge removed cheese and placed in walk-in cooler too cool.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors at front counter soiled with food debris.
Mar 20, 2025Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cold burger cooler: hamburger (47-50F - Cold Holding) person in charge has work order in cooler. Person in charge placed burgers in walk-in cooler to cool. Person in charge will use emergency time control for future product.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white growth like substance on coke and Coke Zero soda fountain nozzles. Person in charge had employee pull nozzles to clean and sanitize.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water on top of frosty machine. Person in charge removed water from food area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor through out kitchen soiled with food debris and grease.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed build up of ice in walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled with grease.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on meat cooler soiled with food debris. Observed backsplash area on soda fountain machine behind nozzles soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed broken frosty machine stored in office.
Jan 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 28, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed carpet in lobby by soda machine worn, matted, soiled.
Aug 8, 2024Inspection 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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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect by bag n box storage. Observed one flying insect near triple sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor by back door under bag n box soiled by grease.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed inside of unused steamer well at front counter soiled with food debris. Observed the splash area under and behind soda fountain nozzles soiled with mold like substance.
Oct 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda fountain nozzles in lobby soiled with food debris.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed food pans stacked on drain boards with visible moisture.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors behind cook line equipment and under reach in coolers soiled with food debris, grease build up, and single service trash.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on meat reach in cooler, and reach in cooler freezer soiled with food debris.
Oct 2, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 3, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 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. We learn completion screen shows 80% delinquent as completion rate. Person in charge unable to show any other proof of completed food handler training for employees hired over 60 days.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed open drink container on cook line. Discussed with employee and person in charge. Employee through drink out.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed food containers stacked with visible moisture on drain boards.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave in kitchen soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed backsplash of drive through soda machine soiled with black/green mold like substance.
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