Wendy's in Jacksonville
Last inspected:
4453 Southside Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32216Part of: Wendys Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Wendy's #65 in Jacksonville has accumulated 112 violations across 23 inspections dating back to 2016, averaging 4.9 violations per inspection — slightly below the statewide average of 5.2 but with notable patterns. High-priority violations have appeared in 8 inspections, including recurring issues with employee health reporting (cited in at least 3 inspections), proper hand and arm washing (cited in at least 3 inspections), and chemical storage (cited in at least 4 inspections). The facility has never been emergency-closed. Two fire safety violations were documented — in 2019 and 2021 for blocked kitchen exit doors. Two inspections resulted in administrative complaint recommendations: August 2022 after a complaint inspection found three high-priority violations including employee health reporting and approved food source, and December 2023 after another routine inspection. The most recent inspection on February 24, 2026 found 1 basic violation and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Wendy's in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
Wendy's in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Wendy's in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections24 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Wendy's in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Wendy's in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Wendy's #65 in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 24, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Wendy's in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Wendy's #65 in Jacksonville are: Proper ventilation, Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Wendy's in Jacksonville had?
- Wendy's #65 in Jacksonville has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Wendy's in Jacksonville find?
- Wendy's #65 in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on February 24, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Wendy's in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- No, Wendy's #65 in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- Has Wendy's in Jacksonville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Wendy's #65 in Jacksonville has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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