How many health inspections has WENDYS 4938 had?

WENDYS 4938 has had 33 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has WENDYS 4938 ever been shut down?

Yes, WENDYS 4938 has been shut down 2 times by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at WENDYS 4938?

The most frequently cited violations at WENDYS 4938 are: Single-use items, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.

What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?

PATHOGEN SURVIVAL: Undercooking is a leading cause of foodborne illness. Salmonella in poultry survives below 165°F — causes 1.35 million US infections annually. E. coli O157:H7 in ground beef survives below 155°F — causes bloody diarrhea and kidney failure. Trichinella in pork survives below 145°F. Proper cooking is the critical kill step that destroys these pathogens. Cook to minimum internal temperatures: Poultry/stuffing/reheated foods: 165°F for 15 seconds. Ground meats: 155°F for 15 seconds. Pork/beef/fish/eggs (immediate service): 145°F for 15 seconds. Whole roasts: 145°F for 4 minutes. Verify with calibrated probe thermometer in thickest part. Microwave cooking: 165°F, rotate, stand 2 minutes.

What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?

TOXIC EXPOSURE: Improper identification, storage, or use of toxic substances creates immediate risk of chemical contamination. Unmarked spray bottles cause accidental food contamination. Improper pesticide application contaminates food preparation surfaces. Chemical fumes in food areas are absorbed by uncovered food. Employee exposure risks chemical burns and respiratory injury. All toxic substances must be: clearly and accurately labeled, stored in designated areas away from food, used only according to manufacturer instructions, applied only by certified personnel (pesticides). Never transfer chemicals to unlabeled containers. Keep chemicals in locked storage when not in active use. Maintain chemical inventory and SDS files.

What does Florida violation V40 (Wiping cloths usage) mean?

CONTAMINATION SPREAD: Improperly used wiping cloths are one of the most common contamination vehicles in food service. A single dirty cloth spreads millions of bacteria across every surface wiped. Cloths used on raw meat surfaces and then food contact surfaces cause direct cross-contamination. Bacteria double every 20 minutes on damp cloths at room temperature. Wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses: chlorine 50-100 ppm or quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Change solution every 4 hours or when visibly soiled. Use separate cloths for food contact vs. non-food contact surfaces. Dry wiping cloths may be used on food contact surfaces only if laundered daily. Test sanitizer concentration with test strips.

WENDYS 4938

3001 E SILVER SPRINGS BLVD, Ocala, FL 34470

Marion County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: WENCO HOLDINGS, LLC · License: SEA5201836

WENDYS 4938 in Ocala, FL has 33 inspections on record with 140 total violations (4.2 per inspection) and 2 emergency closures.

33Inspections

140Violations

2Closures

Data current as of May 6, 2025

Emergency Closures (2)

Emergency closure history for WENDYS 4938
Date	Reason	Reopened
Mar 3, 2025	Roach activity	16:31:00
Feb 9, 2021	Roach activity	16:16:00

Inspection History (33)

May 6, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Mar 4, 2025 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 4, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Mar 3, 2025 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 16, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Jan 31, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Sep 13, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Mar 22, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Sep 13, 2022 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Jan 14, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 10, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Sep 14, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Feb 10, 2021 — Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Feb 10, 2021 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 9, 2021 — Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Feb 9, 2021 — Complaint Full· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Sep 3, 2020 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 21, 2020 — Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 20, 2020 — Complaint Full· 17 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

Jul 9, 2020 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Apr 7, 2020 — Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 28, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Sep 17, 2019 — Complaint Full· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

Feb 4, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

Feb 4, 2019 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 7, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 23, 2018 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 20, 2017 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Jul 6, 2017 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 2, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 27, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Aug 11, 2016 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Aug 9, 2016 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

How Does This Facility Compare?

WENDYS 4938 has had 2 emergency closures, compared to the Marion County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.2 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.09.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has WENDYS 4938 had?: WENDYS 4938 has had 33 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has WENDYS 4938 ever been shut down?: Yes, WENDYS 4938 has been shut down 2 times by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at WENDYS 4938?: The most frequently cited violations at WENDYS 4938 are: Single-use items, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.

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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).

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