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WENDY'S OLD FASHIONED HAMBURGERS

34717 EMERALD COAST PKWY · DESTIN · Okaloosa County · FL 32541

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 8, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3646033
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13457257
DBPR license5604032

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold hold- Make bar- on ice- sliced tomato 50F, lettuce 59F, shredded cheese 63F (1:20-2:20). Cooler- ambient 59F. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#5Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in handicap stall in women's restroom. Manager had employee stock paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Intermediate05-10-4

Intermediate – Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Make bar- on ice- sliced tomato 50F, lettuce 59F, shredded cheese 63F (1:20-2:20).

Basic 3

#1Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing sandwiches at make bar wearing a watch. Manager had employee remove watch. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic13-02-4

Basic – Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager had employee pull up hair to restrain from falling over shoulders while preparing sandwiches. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Make bar/ reach in cooler- ambient 59F with trays of ice inside. Manager stated work order has been placed with maintenance tech. Do not use equipment until it is repaired/and or can hold cold food at 41F or lower.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 8:01 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)

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