Wendy's #70
551015 US 1 S, Hilliard, FL 32046 · Permanent Food Service · License 5500869
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 20 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 5 basic (1 repeat)-14
- Administrative complaint on Oct 20Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score66
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Routine inspection
- First visitOct 20, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
In small reach in cooler at drive thru, shredded cheese (52°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated portioned shredded cheese was pulled from walk-in cooler approximately 2 hours ago and put in reach in cooler. Operator had employee put cheese back into walk-in cooler.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
In storage closet near restrooms, bathroom cleaner stored next to toilet paper. Operator removed cleaner from closet.
Fixed on the spot
Basic5
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Utensils in poor condition.
Ice bucket broken along top edge. Operator stated she has new ice bucket ordered already.
Fixed on the spot
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line and reach in freezer soiled with food debris/torn. Operator stated new gaskets are ordered.
Fixed on the spot
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
In reach in cooler at drive thru standing water.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Floor under cook line equipment soiled with grease. Also, floor under three compartment sink soiled with black residue. Also, floor under prep table soiled with food debris/black residue.
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
License currently displayed in establishment expired June 1 2026.
Earlier inspections 1
Follow-up to an earlier complaint inspectionFirst visit not on file · 1 follow-up visit Fixed at follow-up
- Follow-up visitJul 20, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
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.
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.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.