Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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WENDY'S

153 CAPITOL GREEN DR · PONTE VEDRA · St. Johns County · FL 32081

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 29, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3408027
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8559896
DBPR license6502164

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 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 4

#5High Priority12A-28-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee on the main cook line with only one gloved hand adjusting long sleeve undershirt with bare hand, then handling clean single service fry containers to place customer order in.

#6High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In the cook line pull out drawers, chicken patties (108/98/102F – Hot Holding). Operator discarded all chicken patties.

Stop Sale
#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. On both sides of the main cook line, cheese sauce (115/119F – Hot Holding). Operator reheated the cheese sauce in the microwave to over 165F. In the cook line pull out drawers, chicken patties (108/98/102F – Hot Holding). Operator discarded all chicken patties. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#8High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored hanging on the wire shelf over the back prep station. Operator relocated the chemical spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda dispenser nozzle at drive through window has build up of soda syrup residue and ice chute in lobby area soda dispenser has mold like substance at the top of the chute.

Basic 4

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent over the storage shelf of dry storage has build up of dust.

#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket stored on the side of the bulk ice bin not inverted or covered for protection.

#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. On the drain boards of the three compartment sink, clean containers stacked while wet.

#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior portions of the hot holding unit has build up of food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:59 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
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 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.