Wendy's
9055 New Kings Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32219 · Permanent Food Service · License 2614794
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 24 routine inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 2 intermediate (1 repeat), 6 basic (1 repeat)-17
- Safety score83
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 24, 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.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
One live flying insect at back prep utility sink by walk-in cooler.
Intermediate2
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3°F.
Thermometer for stand-up reach-in freezer to the right of the fryers reads 51°F. Inspector's ambient thermometer reads 71°F.
Repeat violation
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food handler training for Jermaine B., hired on 4/22/2026.
Basic6
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Case of oil on floor below first aid kit. Employee moved case of oil to shelving.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair.
Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Stand-up reach-in freezer to the right of fryers has ambient air temperature of 71°F. Manager states a work order has been placed for repair of the unit.
Fixed on the spot
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Plumbing system in disrepair.
Cold water valve at handwash sink by stand up reach-in freezer to right of the fryers is inoperable.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Floors under fry warmer, under drive-thru soda machine and under table to right of drive-thru soda machine are soiled.
Repeat violation
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Displayed license in office expired June 1, 2026.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No choking poster available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-105 and operator hung poster.
Fixed on the spot
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.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ambient temperature
- The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.