WENDYS
FL TURNPIKE MILE MARKER 299, Wildwood FL 34785 · 407-956-4482
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 12 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 12 small flies around hand sink at front counter
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025059964 | Jul 30, 2025 | Oct 23, 2025 | $800 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Blue cheese crumbles 55F cold holding
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. blue cheese crumbles (55F - Cold Holding) in front cooking area
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Eggs sitting out on counter not time marked, employee time marked with the correct time the eggs were put out on counter.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in hallway by dry storage door
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Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee chewing gum in walk in cooler/freezer while putting the truck order away. Employee discarded gum
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on shelf in wash area
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer has ice buildup
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bag of beans and chili in standing water in prep sink, operator removed the bags of food from the sink
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop sink, operator properly hung mop and mop sink
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer buckets at front cooking area 0ppm, operator refilled the sanitizer buckets, now at 200ppm
May 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Drawer reach in freezer in fry station 2 door reach in cooler under sandwich prep area
Jul 30, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup in walk-in freezer along doorway. Operator has work order in for a repair.
Jul 30, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 3 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 Intermediate2 Basic
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30 live small flying insects found near lemonade and tea station, ice cream machine, handwash sink and on walls and ceilings in surrounding areas off of the cook line. Employee started to clean and sanitize area around drink dispensing station.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer along doorway. Operator has work order in for a repair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed lemonade dispenser soiled with accumulation of sticky substance.
Mar 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 3 live flies in front counter area by hand wash sink. Operator has employee actively killing flies during inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose attachment side
Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Walk in cooler shelves
Dec 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Bin of eggs at 65F on cook line. Manager advised that eggs had been out for 30 minutes. Manager placed eggs in walk-in-cooler
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. "Y" connector at mop sink is missing vacuum breaker on the non-chemical side of the "Y" connector.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured behind establishment.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of Mountain Dew on prep table in back kitchen area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of Mango and Strawberry drink dispensers machine soiled with accumulation of drink material.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet at three-compartment sink leaks
Jan 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 16, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings under front counter in cubby with modem. Employee cleaned and sanitized during the inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind fry hot holding unit
Nov 14, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket torn in reach in cooler below chili
Nov 14, 2023■ 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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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -5 rodent droppings on floor next to box syrups in shared area with Dunkin' Donuts and KFC -4 rodent droppings under prep sink in Wendy's -3 rodent droppings under shelves across from 3 compartment sink in Wendy's -5 rodent droppings on top of microwave in Wendy's -8 rodent droppings on shelf next to microwave above raw burgers in Wendy's
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket torn in reach in cooler below chili
Nov 13, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 12 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. French fries held in hot holding unit under shelf that has two rodent sticky traps on it
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 handling cash then clean cups and lid without changing gloves or washing hands
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 12 small flies around hand sink at front counter
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -5 rodent droppings on floor next to box syrups in shared area with Dunkin' Donuts and KFC -4 rodent droppings under prep sink in Wendy's -3 rodent droppings under shelves across from 3 compartment sink in Wendy's -5 rodent droppings on top of microwave in Wendy's -8 rodent droppings on shelf next to microwave above raw burgers in Wendy's
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bacon in drain of hand sink in dish area
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles of coolers in back next to 3 compartment sink Microwave handle Oven handle
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stacked on shelf across from 3 compartment sink
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket torn in reach in cooler below chili
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floor under raw burger cold holding cooler heavily soiled -floor under 3 compartment sink and shelves across from 3 compartment sink soiled
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled
Rodent sticky trap over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. 2 sticky rodent traps on shelf above fry station on cook line
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes above prepped lettuce in walk in cooler
Oct 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler at front counter
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.