Crescent City, Putnam County

WENDYS #72

775 N SUMMIT ST, Crescent City, FL 32112

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Apr 14, 2026
City
Crescent City
County
Putnam
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Apr 14, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

29-49-6

Detail 24510181

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler. Operator cleaned up. Corrected On-Site

Sep 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

13-07-4

Detail 24065007

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee cooking burgers wearing watch. Employee removed watch. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24065005

Basic - Food stored on floor. Open Case of French toast stored on walk in freezer floor. Operator placed on shelve. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24065006

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 24065004

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior soiled.

Jun 4, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-01-4

Detail 23807093

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

23-03-4

Detail 23807095

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

14-17-4

Detail 23807094

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

Apr 23, 2025

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

13-03-4

Detail 23542549

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee without a beard guard. Employee put on beard guard. Corrected On-Site

Aug 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

35A-02-6

Detail 23113596

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live flying insect by back door

13-06-4

Detail 23113595

Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Cook on cook line

14-72-4

Detail 23113592

Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. No hood filters on front line Operator said filters are being cleaned

23-03-4

Detail 23113594

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Individual dressing packets holder at the drive through window Also heat lamps on cook line Floor under fryers on front line Outside of grease bin stored by back door

25-06-4

Detail 23113593

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffees filters on prep line not covered Operator covered filters Corrected On-Site

Apr 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 9

12A-09-4

Detail 22834203

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle fryers with gloves on, then with same gloves on make a chicken sandwich without washing hands. Addressed immediately and person washed hands. Corrective Action Taken

03F-02-5

Detail 22834206

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 chicken and egg sandwiches. Person in charge turned time stamp on. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 22834202

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage burrito 116F. Person in charge placed on time control. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22834201

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Lemonade heads need cleaning.

13-04-4

Detail 22834209

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without a beard guard and his hair restraint was not effective. Person in charge had him put on beard guard and fix his hair. Corrected On-Site

36-01-4

Detail 22834207

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

08B-38-4

Detail 22834205

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of oil on floor next to fryers. Person in charge moved oil. Corrected On-Site

10-12-5

Detail 22834208

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoops on dirty grates.

33-11-4

Detail 22834204

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster does not have a drain plug.

Aug 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 22201504

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In back reach in; eggs (59F - Cold Holding) They took the eggs off the top of the counter and put them in the walk in cooler. Reach-in cooler; feta cheese, cheese, shredded cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, 54F; ( - Cold Holding). Items in cooler 2+ hrs. Placed back into walk in cooler. Drive thru; salsa 49; ( - Cold Holding). After 1 hour temps at 50F. Could not determine if cooling correctly. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

13-05-4

Detail 22201501

Intermediate - Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. Observed person on cook line with long nails poking thru gloves.

11-26-1

Detail 22201500

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. Not all staff have signed paperwork. Emailed to operator during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 22201503

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold-like substance observed on left side of ice machine plate.

32-07-4

Detail 22201502

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Toiled was soiled, toilet paper observed on ground.

36-01-4

Detail 22201499

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

22-08-4

Detail 22201498

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave across from cook line soiled.

33-06-4

Detail 22201497

Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Trash can not located at front sink.

Jan 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 11

03A-02-5

Detail 21733445

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In bottom of reach-in cooler on cook line observed cut tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding). Employee stated tomatoes were prepped and placed in cooler two hours prior. Plastic wrap on pan was vented to allow further cooling. In reach-in cooler near window observed, prepped salad (44F - Cold Holding). Operator stated salads were prepped two hours prior and placed in walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

03F-02-5

Detail 21733437

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. Observed no time mark on cook line items held on time. Operator labeled with correct times during inspection. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21733436

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. Observed no written cleanup procedures present. Provided operator with handout during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 21733440

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink near drive thru window partially blocked by tea dispenser and ice cream machine making it difficult to access. Operator moved tea dispenser during inspection. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21733444

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. Observed no proof of employees being aware of reporting requirements. Provided operator with form during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

31B-03-4

Detail 21733443

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink near drive thru window observed no soap provided. Operator stated dispenser fell off wall and hasn't had chance to correct.

53B-14-5

Detail 21733438

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one employee with expired certification last taken on 10/25/16.

13-07-4

Detail 21733435

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while cooking burgers. Operator had employee remove watch during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21733441

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil stored on floor on cook line between fryers. Operator moved oil during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21733442

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of yellow lemonade with mold-like substance buildup around bottom of container. Observed area above both lemonade dispensers with debris buildup. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 21733439

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Near back door observed case of togo cups stored on floor. Operator moved cups to appropriate location during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Aug 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

35A-02-6

Detail 21248848

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flying insects observed near mop sink/ soda syrup area.

08B-38-4

Detail 21248847

Basic - Food stored on floor. Open jug of cooking oil stored on floor in back of kitchen. Manager moved or arranged to proper storage levels. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 21248846

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with buildup. Pink substance buildup on bottom drain of soda machine dispensers at both front counter, and drive in window.

33-16-4

Detail 21248845

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed lid. Corrected On-Site

Feb 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

24-08-4

Detail 20836724

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans in dishwashing area stacked. Employee laid pans over to allow proper air drying. Corrective Action Taken

14-69-4

Detail 20836727

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Exterior of walk in freezer door has accumulated ice buildup near bottom seam.

23-03-4

Detail 20836726

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of grill and fryer on cookline. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 20836725

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop bucket in soda syrup area. Manager moved the mop to a hanging rack. Corrected On-Site

Aug 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03F-02-5

Detail 20449974

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. Cooked chicken placed at 2 pm with incorrect time mark. Correct time Marked by manger. Corrected On-Site

53A-03-7

Detail 20449973

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Managers Certified Food Manager card expired. MARSHALL STEFFEY 4/29/16

53A-05-6

Detail 20449975

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/ About 5 food service employees with no certified food manager onsite. ( license expired).

23-24-4

Detail 20449972

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Minor Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Prep line.