Mary Esther, Okaloosa County

WENDY'S OLD FASHION HAMBURGERS

441 MARY ESTHER CUTOFF, Mary Esther, FL 32569

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Dec 9, 2025
City
Mary Esther
County
Okaloosa
Status
Closed
Inspections
15

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 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-69-4

Detail 24238168

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer.

33-16-4

Detail 24238169

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Jun 23, 2025

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-69-4

Detail 23702798

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer.

Oct 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 22, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 18, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

27-06-4

Detail 22814794

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. 3 compartment sink and adjacent hand wash sink at 76F per inspector thermometer. Manager stated establishment is having issues with hot water heater and a repairs have been scheduled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Establishment hot water not yet repaired, General Manager and District Manager stated new water heater has been ordered and will be installed on 4/19. Time Extended

Apr 17, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

27-06-4

Detail 22811582

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. 3 compartment sink and adjacent hand wash sink at 76F per inspector thermometer. Manager stated establishment is having issues with hot water heater and a repairs have been scheduled. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 22811583

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles by front counter shake machine missing/collecting water.

Jan 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

16-32-5

Detail 22600537

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment has chlorine test strips. 3 compartment sink uses quaternary ammonia.

Aug 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 6

31B-02-4

Detail 22170257

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink next to triple sink.

51-16-7

Detail 22170261

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22170259

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

Detail 22170262

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink at front counter has no running water. All other hand sinks at establishment operating with hot water Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22170258

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

25-05-4

Detail 22170260

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single serve cups stored on floor in boxes at dry stock area.

Feb 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 7Total: 7

14-74-7

Detail 21820293

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Upon inspection observed walk in freezer with food items inside not frozen and 1 fan on condenser not working. Temperature/time control for safety food items in walk in freezer chicken nuggets 32f, spicy chicken 29f, beer cheese 32f, chicken patty 33f. Operator placed work order in for repair.

14-11-5

Detail 21820288

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door to walk in cooler has gap at top of door.

33-19-4

Detail 21820289

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

14-69-4

Detail 21820291

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. On floor under condenser.

33-16-4

Detail 21820294

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

22-16-4

Detail 21820292

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upon inspection observed food debris on bottom shelf of reach in cooler under sandwich prep line.

08B-12-5

Detail 21820290

Basic - Stored food not covered. Upon inspection observed bacon on bottom shelf in walk in cooler uncovered and French toast in walk in freezer open on bottom shelf.

Oct 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

31B-02-4

Detail 21507940

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Upon inspection observed no paper towels at hand washing sink by 3 compartment sink. Operator replaced paper towels during inspection. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 21507944

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

13-03-4

Detail 21507941

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Upon inspection observed employee in kitchen prep area without hair restraint.

33-19-4

Detail 21507938

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Upon inspection observed food debris on ground around dumpster.

33-16-4

Detail 21507943

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

22-16-4

Detail 21507942

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upon inspection observed food debris inside reach in cooler under sandwich prep area.

29-19-4

Detail 21507939

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Upon inspection observed outdoor ground mop sink with slow draining (observed no additional floor drains with slow draining).

Feb 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

40-06-5

Detail 20836809

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Upon inspection observed cell phone on top of food prep area left side of service window. Operator removed cell phone during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-11-4

Detail 20836810

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Upon inspection observed hood systems over cook lines with rusting present.

14-69-4

Detail 20836813

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 20836811

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler with dust present and some grease build up on front of cook line equipment. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 20836812

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Aug 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31B-03-4

Detail 20465455

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Right side of 3 compartment sink in kitchen. Operator corrected storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20465457

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upper interior of ice machine.

36-34-5

Detail 20465458

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple air vents in kitchen with debris present.

23-03-4

Detail 20465456

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler.

Aug 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.