WENDY'S OLD FASHIONED HAMBURGERS

34717 Emerald Coast Parkway
Florida, 32541
Okaloosa County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 9001770

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food storage shelf next to sugar.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Make bar ambient temperature 69F. Food Items are being placed on ice. Repeat Violation
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing at front counter as evidence of dark liquid and piece of plastic in bottom of sink.
  • 27-11-4:Intermediate - No running water at hand sink at front counter.
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No water at all comping from hand wash sink at front counter.

Inspection Date: 10/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8733290

  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee prepping sliced tomatoes wearing a watch. Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple equipment doors in disrepair. Some. Drawers unable to open , drawer at reach in freezer near fryers front panel missing. Ice/ soda machine in dining room out of order.
  • 38-04-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. Lights flashing on and off, half of lighting bulbs out. Maintenance technician is on site making repairs. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 1/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8584510

  • 32-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Women's restroom out of order due to drain back up. Per manager on duty issue started 1/3/24 Second men's restroom available however unlock-able. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: At time of the callback inspection- Women's restroom fully functional and In service. Admin Complaint
  • 32-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Woman's restroom floor soiled with accompanying foul order detected during the inspection. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: At time of the callback inspection- Women's restroom clean. No foul order detected. Admin Complaint
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors soiled with accumulation of debris. Female restroom and kitchen floor adjacent to floor drain located under / behind ice machine and bread rack. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: At time of the inspection- Kitchen floor below / behind ice machine and women's restroom floor cleaned and sanitized. Admin Complaint
  • 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Women's Restroom Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: At time of the callback inspection - Women's restroom fully functional and In service. Admin Complaint
  • 28-26-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Evidence of sewage /wastewater dry debris that backed up through floor drains observed on kitchen floor behind ice machine and bread storage rack. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Floor under/ behind ice machine cleaned and sanitized. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 1/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8584379

  • 32-05-4:Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Women's restroom out of order due to drain back up. Per manager on duty issue started 1/3/24 Second men's restroom available however unlock-able. Admin Complaint
  • 32-07-4:Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Woman's restroom floor soiled with accompanying foul order detected during the inspection. Admin Complaint
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floors soiled with accumulation of debris. Female restroom and kitchen floor adjacent to floor drain located under / behind ice machine and bread rack. Admin Complaint
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk in cooler at condenser.
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Women's Restroom Admin Complaint
  • 28-26-5:High Priority - Evidence of sewage /wastewater dry debris that backed up through floor drains observed on kitchen floor behind ice machine and bread storage rack. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 12/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8536312

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dining room at drink station. Maintenance is actively working on resolving issue. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet Mop stored in mop bucket with no water.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee went from working drive thru then proceeded to place gloves on and help at make bar with out washing hands. Manager corrected employee and had him wash his hands. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8535904

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 10/25/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8354818

  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact table under pan of butter next to steam well near drive thru window.
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee at make table wearing a watch during food preparation. Repeat Violation
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water at both sides of make tables. Repeat Violation
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair holding standing water at make table nearest drive thru.
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee at make table wearing gloves pulled his pants up and began engaging in food preparation. Employee at fry station wearing gloves looking at her cell phone then placed cell phone in back pocket then began engaging in food preparation at fry station. Neither employee washed hands nor changed gloves prior to inspector asking manager to address situation. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ground beef 41F, sliced tomato 48F, lettuce 39F, shredded cheese 43F, raw bacon 69F ( 10:10-10:30 ). Bacon was placed in walk in cooler to reduce temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs 125F (10:10-10:30), chili 136F (10:00-11:00). Eggs discarded by employee, chili reheated to 167F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/