Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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WENDY'S #75

12135 LEM TURNER RD · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32218

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 22, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3319379
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8319102
DBPR license2613186

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJune 22, 2023 9:02 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJune 23, 2023 8:24 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionSewage back up

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
8 High Priority2 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 8

#12High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, cooked ground beef cooled overnight 49F. Beef discarded.

#13High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three live flies observed in kitchen area.

#14High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored on top of ready to eat shake mix in walk in cooler. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shelled eggs (which are hot held after cooking) stored over raw bacon in reach in cooler on cook line. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16High Priority28-13-5

High Priority – Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Floor drain under grill/cook line is backing up and wastewater is backing up onto floor where employees are working – strong sewage smell present as well. **Warning**

Warning
#17High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, cooked ground beef cooled overnight 49F. Beef discarded.

Stop Sale
#18High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – 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. Cut lettuce, cut tomatoes and cheese stored on cook line not marked. Items placed out approximately 90 minutes prior. Food marked by manager. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#19High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on outside faucet in dumpster area where black hose is attached.

Intermediate 2

#20Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No plan could be provided. Inspector emailed plan example. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#21Intermediate53B-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. Employees are trained through Wendy's, but roster sheet provided does not show dates training was completed. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 11

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2022.

#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cook line. Floor under triple sink and prep sink. Floor under ice machine. Floor in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Floor around mop sink.

#3Basic33-19-4

Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Dumpster outside of establishment.

#4Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. Cardboard Dumpster outside of establishment.

#5Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in reach in cooler by drive through.

#6Basic14-47-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Bottom of ice machine in kitchen is cracked/rusted.

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket for walk in cooler.

#8Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Dumpster outside of establishment.

#9Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in coolers on cook line.

#10Basic21-11-4

Basic – Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Sanitizer container on cook line. Solution discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Bacon in steam table by ice machine. Bacon covered. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:40 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.