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WENDY'S OLD FASHIONED HAMBURGERS

145 EGLIN PKWY · FORT WALTON BEACH · Okaloosa County · FL 32548

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 21, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3611044
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10899036
DBPR license5600646

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#7High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed food handlers putting on gloves to work with food without washing hands. Food Safety industry bulletin reference Gloves / Hand Washing provided to operator.

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – 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/ N. Bowers 8/25/20 ServSafe **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Men's restroom Low water pressure at 71F after prolonged running. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Front dining room at return air vents.

#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple areas of kitchen and preparation areas.

#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roach on premises. One dead roach observed on floor at walk-in freezer. Dead roach removed **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#4Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food handler engaged in food preparation with long beard and no beard guards / restraint.

#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Multiple florescent ceiling lights – kitchen cook line.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 8:25 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 39 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.