How many health inspections has WENDY'S had?

WENDY'S has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has WENDY'S ever been shut down?

No, WENDY'S has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at WENDY'S?

The most frequently cited violations at WENDY'S are: Shell stock requirements, Employee health reporting, Proper ventilation.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?

AIR QUALITY: Inadequate ventilation allows accumulation of grease-laden vapors, carbon monoxide, smoke, steam, and odors. Grease deposits on surfaces attract pests and create fire hazards. Poor ventilation promotes mold growth, which produces allergenic spores and mycotoxins. Carbon monoxide from gas equipment causes headaches, dizziness, and can be fatal at high levels. Provide adequate mechanical ventilation to remove cooking fumes, smoke, steam, and odors. Maintain hood systems with clean filters — degrease monthly. Ensure adequate makeup air to prevent negative pressure. Provide sufficient lighting: 50 foot-candles at food preparation surfaces, 20 foot-candles in equipment/utensil areas, 10 foot-candles in walk-ins and storage.

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.

WENDY'S

7401 W HIGHWAY 318, Reddick, FL 32686

Marion County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: TA OPERATING LLC · License: SEA5202910

WENDY'S in Reddick, FL has 21 inspections on record with 128 total violations (6.1 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

21Inspections

128Violations

0Closures

Data current as of January 9, 2025

Inspection History (21)

Jan 9, 2025 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V42 Equipment condition

Aug 15, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Jul 29, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Nov 15, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jul 10, 2023 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Feb 7, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 6, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 3, 2023 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 3, 2022 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 16, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Jul 20, 2021 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Dec 10, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

Aug 3, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Nov 25, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Sep 10, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 23, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 17, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 26, 2018 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Sep 5, 2017 — Complaint Full· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Apr 21, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Nov 8, 2016 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

How Does This Facility Compare?

WENDY'S has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Marion County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 6.1 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.09.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has WENDY'S had?: WENDY'S has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has WENDY'S ever been shut down?: No, WENDY'S has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at WENDY'S?: The most frequently cited violations at WENDY'S are: Shell stock requirements, Employee health reporting, Proper ventilation.

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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.

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Last verified: January 9, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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