Wendy's in Jacksonville
Last inspected:
7663 Merrill Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32277Part of: Wendys Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Wendy's #78 in Jacksonville had 23 inspections from September 2022 through December 2025, citing 102 total violations—nearly double the statewide average of 5.2 per inspection. The facility averaged 4.4 violations per inspection. High-priority violations appeared across 8 inspections, including recurring issues with hand washing (cited 3 times), chemical storage (cited 4 times), employee health reporting (cited 3 times), and food contact surfaces (cited 5 times). The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on December 9, 2025 found 2 basic violations related to food contact surfaces and was completed with no further action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Wendy's in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
Wendy's in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 3 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Wendy's in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Wendy's in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Wendy's #78 in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 9, 2025. 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 #78 in Jacksonville are: Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Wendy's in Jacksonville had?
- Wendy's #78 in Jacksonville has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Wendy's in Jacksonville find?
- Wendy's #78 in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on December 9, 2025 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Wendy's in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- No, Wendy's #78 in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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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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