Palm Coast, Flagler County

WENDY'S 9993

440 SW PALM COAST PKWY, Palm Coast, FL 32137

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 High Priority
Dec 16, 2025
City
Palm Coast
County
Flagler
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
19

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 24254670

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomatoes above fill line 49F. Just filled. Person in charge took tomatoes and placed in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

36-34-5

Detail 24254669

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents have mold like substance on them.

36-01-4

Detail 24254671

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Oil on floor behind fryers. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 24254668

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Mop sink is missing tiles.

22-16-4

Detail 24254667

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooler has debris underneath cooler top.

Aug 4, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-36-4

Detail 23926722

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing front counter area and back corner dining room.

36-01-4

Detail 23926721

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind and underneath equipment soiled throughout kitchen.

14-69-4

Detail 23926720

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup around door of walk in freezer and top of front counter reach in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 23926719

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.

Feb 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

29-34-4

Detail 23567662

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on black hose at mop sink.

36-22-4

Detail 23567659

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Person in charge mopped dry. Corrected On-Site

36-01-4

Detail 23567663

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease on floor behind fryers. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 23567661

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Several pairs of tongs hanging from doors, drawers. Person in charge removed all. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 23567658

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave and oven are soiled.

22-16-4

Detail 23567660

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer on cookline is soiled with ice/crumbs. Person in charge wiped clean. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Oct 28, 2024

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 9Total: 10

03F-02-5

Detail 23138707

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Missing on home fries. Person in charge time stamped. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 23138712

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Oven and reach in freezer handles are greasy.

40-06-5

Detail 23138708

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table. Person removed. Corrected On-Site

36-01-4

Detail 23138713

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease on floor under fryers. Standing water under ice machine.

36-17-5

Detail 23138710

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen and storage. Under fryers, at front counter and around mop sink.

08B-38-4

Detail 23138711

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer cases fries on floor.

10-12-5

Detail 23138705

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on soiled rack. Person in charge removed scoop. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23138709

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler are soiled.

22-16-4

Detail 23138706

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler under cook line is soiled, both reach in freezer have debris in bottom.

06-01-5

Detail 23138714

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fries sitting out. Person in charge put back in reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site

Jun 21, 2024

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 22933198

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler; Tomatoes 52F, cheese 52F, lettuce 56F, blue cheese 54F; ( - Cold Holding). In burger cooler; burgers 49F Items in cooler less than 1 hours. Person in charge placed on time control until coolers can be fixed. Walk in cooler; Burgers 46F, lettuce 46F, tomatoes 46F; ( - Cold Holding) All items came from walk in cooler. Establishment has received a food truck this morning. Wic was 40F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: In Walk in cooler overnight; burgers 45, cheese 44, lettuce 44F Admin Complaint

Jun 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 22931115

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler; Tomatoes 52F, cheese 52F, lettuce 56F, blue cheese 54F; ( - Cold Holding). In burger cooler; burgers 49F Items in cooler less than 1 hours. Person in charge placed on time control until coolers can be fixed. Walk in cooler; Burgers 46F, lettuce 46F, tomatoes 46F; ( - Cold Holding) All items came from walk in cooler. Establishment has received a food truck this morning. Wic was 40F. Warning

Dec 11, 2023

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

03F-02-5

Detail 22500516

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Missing on cheese. Person in charge time stamped. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

14-11-5

Detail 22500517

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on front milk cooler are torn.

36-01-4

Detail 22500519

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor has grease on it under and behind fryers. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22500515

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Tall reach in freezer on cookline has ice buildup.

22-08-4

Detail 22500518

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave is soiled.

23-03-4

Detail 22500514

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on front milk cooler and back hamburger cooler have black mold like substance on them. Also front shelves are dusty. Person has tarp put up in front of store. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Jul 21, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 22138738

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On top of cooler; Eggs 52F; ( - Cold Holding) person in charge placed into walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03F-02-5

Detail 22138739

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Missing on potatoes. Person in charge time stamped. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

36-01-4

Detail 22138737

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease on floor by grease machine. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22138736

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer at front line (fry) gaskets are torn.

23-03-4

Detail 22138740

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on burger cooler and tall reach in freezer bottom shelf are soiled. Repeat Violation

Feb 1, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 31, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 16

01B-02-5

Detail 21740480

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Salads inside line cooler 48F. Per person in charge in cooler overnight.

03A-02-5

Detail 21740466

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad inside line cooler 48F. Salads in cooler overnight. Eggs 50F. Eggs out for 2.5 hours. Placed on time control. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03F-02-5

Detail 21740472

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Missing on cooler items in front make. Person in charge time stamped. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 21740470

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage gravy 134F, cheese sauce 132F; ( - Hot Holding). Person in charge reheated both to 165F. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21740479

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Establishment does not have form. Emailed to operator during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21740478

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Frosty nozzles are soiled. Person in charge wiped clean. Soda head is soiled with debris. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 21740469

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Establishment does have form, but it's not signed off on.

22-20-5

Detail 21740473

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice plate has mold on ice plate.

14-11-5

Detail 21740475

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on front reach in cooler are torn. Gaskets on line cooler will not seal shut. Doors fling open.

36-01-4

Detail 21740477

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor has grease accumulation behind fryers.

36-17-5

Detail 21740474

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile is missing in front of fryers. Mop sink floor drain is soiled.

23-03-4

Detail 21740465

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gaskets have mold, front reach in cooler gaskets have mold. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

21-11-4

Detail 21740476

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.

29-19-4

Detail 21740467

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Floor is filled with debris. Under 3 compartment sink.

32-23-4

Detail 21740468

Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Toilet in women's restroom is blocked off and a work order has been placed to repair.

02D-01-5

Detail 21740471

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar at front counter is not labeled. Person in charge labeled. Corrected On-Site

Sep 14, 2022

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 21353114

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drive thru reach in cooler; 1/2&1/2, sour cream 49F; ( - Cold Holding). Item only in cooler 1 hr. Moved to proper cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03F-02-5

Detail 21353116

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Missing on cheese, blue cheese, lettuce and tomatoes. All items marked with times. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 21353113

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles have calcium buildup. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21353115

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on all coolers are soiled. Repeat Violation

12B-13-4

Detail 21353117

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Birthday cake in reach in cooler at front. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

Aug 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 10

22-45-4

Detail 21299565

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Customer self service soda nozzles have debris, both strawberry and vanilla frosty machines have mold on nozzles.

03A-02-5

Detail 21299569

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In back where making salads; cheese 65F, tomatoes 49F; ( - Cold Holding). Placed into walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03F-02-5

Detail 21299566

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Missing on French fries. Person in charge time stamped. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 21299571

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand washing sink by ice machine.

53B-13-5

Detail 21299574

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing some training for employees. Some have not completed.

36-01-4

Detail 21299572

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors throughout establishment have accumulation of grease buildup. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21299568

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of fries on floor in walk in freezer.

22-08-4

Detail 21299567

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave is soiled.

23-03-4

Detail 21299573

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on all coolers have mold.

22-16-4

Detail 21299570

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Fries on bottom of reach in freezer on cook line.

46-01-4

Detail 21299564

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back door is blocked by boxes.

Apr 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

01B-02-5

Detail 21001264

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside make table; blue cheese, guacamole, cheese 48F; ( - Cold Holding) Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21001262

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside make table; blue cheese, guacamole, cheese 48F; ( - Cold Holding) Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 21001265

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 120F. At front of store. Person in charge discarded. Warning

14-11-4

Detail 21001267

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on make table are torn.

36-01-4

Detail 21001263

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor has food debris. Repeat Violation

10-12-5

Detail 21001266

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop was on dirty soda machine. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

Nov 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

03F-02-5

Detail 20657514

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. At the time of inspection, raw shell eggs at cookline with no time mark, fries with no time mark, person in charge marked appropriately. Corrected On-Site

13-06-4

Detail 20657516

Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Observed employee with artificial painted nails cracking eggs on cookline without gloves. Person in charge spoke with employee and employee washed hands and donned gloves. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 20657517

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water on floor to the right of the hand wash sink across from hot holding. Observed water on the floor by the portable air conditioner in the back of the kitchen. Also, floor with buildup of debris under triple sink and prep sink in back of kitchen.

08B-38-4

Detail 20657515

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bagged oil on floor in prep area of back kitchen. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. Corrected On-Site