Wendy's in Palm Coast
Last inspected:
1 Old King Rd, Palm Coast, FL 32137Part of: Wendys Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Wendy's #4528 in Palm Coast has accumulated 114 violations across 31 inspections since 2016, averaging 3.7 per visit. The facility has never been shut down but received a warning in September 2022 after 10 violations and again in August 2024 with 6 violations. Fire safety inspections documented a fire extinguisher gauge in the red zone and a blocked back exit. The most frequently cited violations involve proper ventilation, employee health reporting, and food contact surfaces.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Wendy's in Palm Coast: Comparison to Flagler County Averages
This Facility
3.7
violations / inspection
3.7 violations per inspection
Flagler County Avg
4.07
violations / inspection
4.07 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Flagler County Avg
0.2
closures / facility
0.2 county average
Wendy's in Palm Coast: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Needle on fire extinguisher next to mop sink is in the red zone.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Multiple empty boxes blocking back exit door. Person in charge cleared path to exit. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
Wendy's in Palm Coast: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)
— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 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· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 8 inspections18 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Warning Issued
Wendy's in Palm Coast: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Wendy's in Palm Coast last inspected?
- Wendy's #4528 in Palm Coast 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 Palm Coast?
- The most frequently cited violations at Wendy's #4528 in Palm Coast are: Proper ventilation, Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Wendy's in Palm Coast had?
- Wendy's #4528 in Palm Coast has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Wendy's in Palm Coast find?
- Wendy's #4528 in Palm Coast was most recently inspected on December 9, 2025 with 9 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Wendy's in Palm Coast ever been shut down?
- No, Wendy's #4528 in Palm Coast has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- Has Wendy's in Palm Coast had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Wendy's #4528 in Palm Coast has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Wendy's in Palm Coast operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Wendy's #54528 (2020).
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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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