Wendy's #75
12135 Lem Turner Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32218 · Permanent Food Service · License 2613186
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 15 routine inspection2 high priority (no follow-up needed), 1 intermediate, 6 basic-15
- Safety score85
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 15, 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 priority2
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee switched from working with raw food to clean equipment without washing hands.
Observed employee on cook line handle raw beef then without washing hands place metal lids on containers, go to the office acquire a sanitizer towel, place sanitizer towel in solution and begin sanitizing the line, then handle spatulas on cook line. Inspector had employee wash hands.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Observed four live fly like insects, one at center prep table by three compartment sink and three in corner mop sink area.
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Drive through soda dispenser has residue build up on plate surrounding dispenser nozzle.
Basic6
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored in undrained ice.
Single service ranch packages in melted ice water at front counter. Employee removed from melted ice water.
Fixed on the spot
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Multiple employees on cook line with no beard guards when needed.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Utensils in poor condition.
Melted spatula handle in use on cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Ice buildup up at base of reach in freezer on cook line and in exterior bread freezer on back wall and floor.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
On shelf of ware washing area, clean metal containers stacked while wet.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices.
Accumulation of dead fly like insects in sticky tape and bag traps.
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
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.