WENDY'S 1656

WENDY'S 1656 passes cleanly. The state put it at an A, 98/100, at its latest health inspection on April 13, 2026.

It pulls 3.6 stars across 1,105 reviews and ranks safer than 76% of Brevard County restaurants we grade.

Get directions Call (321) 984-5225

Restaurant details

Health grade
A (98/100)
Violations
2 total — 2 basic
Address
1154 MALABAR RD SE, Palm Bay, FL
Cuisine
Other
Categories
Fast food restaurant, Hamburger restaurant, Restaurant
Price
$
Rating
3.6 stars (1105 reviews)
Seats
80
Phone
(321) 984-5225
Website
Official website
Photo of WENDY'S 1656
Photo: Wendy's

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
3.6 Community-sourced rating 1,105 reviews
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What diners say — our read

An average is a poor summary when the underlying reviews look like this. Opinion on how food arrives is split — those reviews land at 3.0 on average. How guests are treated is the next most common subject, in 21% of reviews (averaging 3.0).

More reviewers landed on 5 stars than any other score — 9 of 19. A third strand, pacing, appears in 21% of them at 2.0 stars. 12 of 19 rated reviews are four stars or higher; 6 are two or lower.

That matters because 11% of reviews raise cleanliness and rate it 3.0 on average — a complaint the inspection record does not support, since DBPR graded the kitchen an A (98/100). That result dates from April 13, 2026. Its inspection trajectory is upward over the records we hold. Ranked against Brevard County, it is safer than 76% of the restaurants we score. What the inspector actually wrote up: nonfood-contact surfaces clean and floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained.

The honest summary is that the evidence is mixed on both sides. Full reviews follow below in the order they were left.

Our own analysis of 19 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 25, 2026

    Went to this Wendy’s tonight w/ a mobile order, - waited in line for over 10 minutes(it’s fast food, you can expect this 100%) but I think the long wait time, mixed with the disrespectful workers, is definitely what did it for me. I asked for extra sauce at the window ( I was even prepared to pay bc I know some places do that) - worker at the window followed w/ “it’s in the bag” in such a disrespectful tone. She then proceeds to say “as long as you asked for it and ordered it ahead, it’s in there” - unsolicited, and just rude. It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it. I pride myself on being a sweetheart, so I found that so unnecessary. Please stop. Mind you - this is over sauce ?¿ I understand if you’re tired or had a long day, and I feel for fast food workers deeply bc I’ve worked those jobs too, but you are never supposed to allow the customers to see those inner personal feelings. Never.

  • June 24, 2026

    Nicee

  • June 13, 2026

    I have recently been on a cob salad kick, I have had them from numerous locations. This place takes the cake on horrible. The salad is very small in size compared to other locations. The dish concaves inward so its very small. The tomatoe was previously frozen and mushy, wilted, I threw it out. The icing on the cake was the long purplish, dark brown long hair in the salad, it was half straight and have spiral curly. Gross. This hair must of been 2 ft long. Looked to be from a weave or wig.. I will not revisit.

  • June 12, 2026

    I just ordered doordash from this location and everything is great! The burger is fresh and the fries are fantastic. Whoever was on shift around 10pm on 06/11, put care into my food and needs a raise. Effort really goes a long way. Awesome!

  • May 28, 2026

    Tay did everything right you couldn't ask for a better person behind the register

  • May 4, 2026

    Newer and Clean great service

  • May 2, 2026

    Came as delivery driver I CALLED and said if they could give me the order through parking cuz the line they said no only drive through I went in the drive through I said ok then after 20 min waiting they said I had to go through the drive through again because I didn’t talk in the speaker

  • April 12, 2026

    Quick and efficient. Special thanks to Abel, for being very courteous.

  • April 5, 2026

    I always go to Wendy's for the same thing.And they never fail me

  • March 28, 2026

    There was more concern for getting orders to drive thru, and the customer inside was forced to insist on having his order given to him.

  • March 20, 2026

    Not a fan of the order kiosk but really enjoyed my fresh burger

  • March 16, 2026

    Using AI in the drive through. AI claims that they don’t have mayonnaise. I asked for a person, I was rudely told to pull forward. Guy doesn’t even try to take the rest of my order, and to top it off, I didn’t get all of my food in the 6 dollar biggy bag. Got two of the same meal and they only gave me one set of nuggets.

  • March 2, 2026

    I just ordered food in the drive-through made it back to work and realized my nuggets were cold and not fresh and they never gave me the second nugget that I ordered Everytime I go to this Wendy’s they either mess up my order or something is missing from the order

  • February 28, 2026

    Awesome 😎

  • February 26, 2026

    Yummy meal

  • February 15, 2026

    Frosty so good

  • February 14, 2026

    Good food to satisfy

  • February 14, 2026

    Super Great Staff. I would like to thank the morning coffee folks for being so kind to me during my 2-week stay. I already miss them. Cheers.

  • February 12, 2026

    Came inside and ordered a Dave’s doubl, bi cheese, the manager repeats the request so I know she heard it, I asked to substitute the fries for a baked potato, she calls out the potato, gets no call back from her cooks, okay, so a few minutes later her cook comes up and tells her they don’t have the potato, she asked how long and his answer was 1 hour, so I had to settle for tasteless fries, very disappointing but okay, so I get in 95 south and pull the burger out and it’s dripping with cheese, and since I’m lactose intolerant I can’t eat it so I called the store and asked for a refund, she said only if I come all the way back. No, I’m not getting off 95s, looping back, for a burger, she offers if I’m coming back soon she could give me the burger, but I live 100 mile south, I’m not coming back for a burger, and I shouldn’t gave to.

Overall Score

60 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 40/40
    Grade A
  • Dietary transparency 0/20
    None listed
  • Community rating 14/20
    3.6★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 6/10
    Improving, 0% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
7 AM to 2 AM
Tuesday
7 AM to 2 AM
Wednesday
7 AM to 2 AM
Thursday
7 AM to 2 AM
Friday
7 AM to 2 AM
Saturday
8 AM to 2 AM
Sunday
8 AM to 2 AM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. April 13, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 2 basic

    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
  2. December 3, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 5 basic

    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×2)
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: April 13, 2026