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WENDY'S OLD FASHIONED HAMBURGERS

WENDY'S OLD FASHIONED HAMBURGERS in FORT WALTON BEACH has 6 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.6/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

145 Eglin Parkway Southeast
Florida, 32548
Okaloosa County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13581480

  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ N. Bowers 8/25/20 ServSafe Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-24: Upon call back inspection Certified Food Manager class scheduled. Call back due 1/20/26. **Time Extended**
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Men's restroom Low water pressure at 71F after prolonged running. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-24: Upon call back inspection repairs scheduled. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10899036

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Front dining room at return air vents.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple areas of kitchen and preparation areas.
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roach on premises. One dead roach observed on floor at walk-in freezer. Dead roach removed **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food handler engaged in food preparation with long beard and no beard guards / restraint.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Multiple florescent ceiling lights - kitchen cook line.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed food handlers putting on gloves to work with food without washing hands. Food Safety industry bulletin reference Gloves / Hand Washing provided to operator.
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ N. Bowers 8/25/20 ServSafe Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Men's restroom Low water pressure at 71F after prolonged running. Warning

Inspection Date: 10/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10705743

  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in units until the unit is repaired. Front line counter cold hold bar and drawers.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of front line hot hold drawers observed to have an accumulation grease/food debris.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cook line beef patty cooler bottom
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook line staff leaving front line to engage in other tasks and returning to line without changing gloves and washing hands . Discussion conducted with staff reference proper hand washing and glove change .

Inspection Date: 9/10/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8771900

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 2/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8514900

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on floor in walk in freezer, no contamination of food items observed. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 10/2/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8371612

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on floor of walk in walk in freezer.
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light cover pulling away from ceiling in front of office and Drive thru window.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Green scrub pads in hand sink by triple sink. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site