Wendys

8625 Baymeadows Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32256 · Permanent Food Service · License 2608038

B
Grade B
Safety score 88 of 100
Latest visit: Jul 20, 2026

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects foundHigh priority · no follow-up needed · 6 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Jul 20 routine inspection
    1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 5 basic (2 repeats)
    -12
  • Safety score88

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

7 violations found
  1. First visitJul 20, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    7 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 1 Intermediate
    • 5 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found

      One fly in frontline prep area.

    Intermediate1

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

      Frontline towel dispenser not functioning. Fixed by manger.

      Fixed on the spot

    Basic5

    • Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

      Food service employee with long , braided hair.

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

      Soiled interior of frontline cooler.

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Drain cover(s) missing.

      Missing drain cover under sink.

      Repeat violation

      Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

      Standing water in base of frontline cooler.

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

      Soiled ceiling vent by rear dry goods.

      Repeat violation

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Most cited

Plumbing and backflow prevention2
Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry1
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized1
Handwash sinks and supplies1
Insects, rodents, pests and animals1
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation1