Wendy's in Waldo

Last inspected:

15408 Ne Us Hwy 301, Waldo, FL 32694

Part of: Wendys Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Wendy's #76 in Waldo has been inspected 38 times with 182 total violations recorded, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has no emergency closure history. High-priority violations have appeared repeatedly across inspections, including employee health reporting violations cited in at least 4 inspections since 2023, toxic substance control violations appearing in 5 of the last 6 routine inspections, and chemical storage violations documented in multiple recent inspections. Fire safety violations were documented in 2018 for blocked exit paths. The most recent inspection on March 11, 2026 was completed with no further action, citing one intermediate and five basic violations. An August 2023 inspection resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation following three high-priority employee health reporting violations, though subsequent inspections show the disposition as "Inspection Completed - No Further Action."

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

38Inspections
182Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Wendy's in Waldo: Comparison to Alachua County Averages

This Facility 4.8 violations / inspection 4.8 violations per inspection
Alachua County Avg 5.1 violations / inspection 5.1 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Alachua County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Wendy's in Waldo: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 2 fire violations

— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Multiple boxes in front of exit in back of kitchen. Manager moved boxes. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Cardboard boxes blocking back exit door. Employee moved boxes. **Corrected On-Site**

Wendy's in Waldo: Full Inspection History — DBPR (38)

— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections17 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 11 inspections41 violations · 21 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

Wendy's in Waldo: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's in Waldo last inspected?
Wendy's #76 in Waldo was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 11, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Wendy's in Waldo?
The most frequently cited violations at Wendy's #76 in Waldo are: Employee health reporting, Single-use items, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Wendy's in Waldo had?
Wendy's #76 in Waldo has had 38 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Wendy's in Waldo find?
Wendy's #76 in Waldo was most recently inspected on March 11, 2026 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Wendy's in Waldo ever been shut down?
No, Wendy's #76 in Waldo has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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 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.
What does Florida violation V25 (Allergen awareness) mean?
Violation 25 (Allergen awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/25.
Has Wendy's in Waldo had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Wendy's #76 in Waldo has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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