Wendy's 1757
1608 S Dixie Freeway, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 · Permanent Food Service · License 7403025
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 24 routine inspection4 high priority (3 fixed by the Jul 27 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate, 3 basic-18
- Safety score82
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitJul 27, 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.
More time given
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
More time given
- First visitJul 24, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority4
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Fries in cabinet under warmer 60°F, likely overnight per employee. See stop sale.
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
Employee came in, clocked in, pulled fryer food, checked bagged order, began to pull cup for a beverage. Stopped employee, instructed them to wash hands prior beginning. Employee then washed hands.
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
2 on the outside of bread bags in the back hallway 1 near dish machine 4 at customer self service ketchup station
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.
Cases of whole tomatoes over sauces and cut lettuce in walk in cooler
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Walk in freezer below fan, ice buildup on cases of food
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Beef cooler
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.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.