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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 dateOctober 25, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3335560
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8354818
DBPR license5604032

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#5High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – 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 at make table wearing gloves pulled his pants up and began engaging in food preparation. Employee at fry station wearing gloves looking at her cell phone then placed cell phone in back pocket then began engaging in food preparation at fry station. Neither employee washed hands nor changed gloves prior to inspector asking manager to address situation. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ground beef 41F, sliced tomato 48F, lettuce 39F, shredded cheese 43F, raw bacon 69F ( 10:10-10:30 ). Bacon was placed in walk in cooler to reduce temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#7High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs 125F (10:10-10:30), chili 136F (10:00-11:00). Eggs discarded by employee, chili reheated to 167F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate53A-07-6

Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

Basic 4

#1Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact table under pan of butter next to steam well near drive thru window.

#2Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee at make table wearing a watch during food preparation. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water at both sides of make tables. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair holding standing water at make table nearest drive thru.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:47 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
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 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.