Wendy's #78
7663 Merrill Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32277 · Permanent Food Service · License 2614615
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 1 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed by the Jul 7 follow-up), 2 basic-5
- Safety score95
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitJul 7, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
2 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Still needs attention
More time given
Code 32, Restrooms: Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
Still needs attention
More time given
- First visitJul 1, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
3 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
2 flies total observed, 1 crawling around strawberry purée bottle, 1 flying in kitchen above sandwich line.
Basic2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Ice buildup around freezer door not allowing it to close fully
Code 32, Restrooms: Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
Self closer on men's restroom doesn't close properly
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.