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WENDY'S #01699

10829 SW 72 ST, Miami FL 33173 · 305.596.4335

Last inspected Dec 9, 2025 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats78
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2315860
Grade history
JAN 24
JUL 24
NOV 24
JUL 25
DEC 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fry station: potatoe wedges (114F - Hot Holding) as per operator was made more than 15 minutes. Operator discarded and prepared new potato wedges (207F - Cooking).
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Dec 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor outside of walk in cooler.
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Dec 9, 2025 · Time Extended
Dec 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 200+ppm). Operator ran machine again for second concentration Chlorine 0ppm.
High priority/22-49-4
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 200+ppm).
High priority/41-18-4
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager on duty unaware of proper chlorine ppm for dish machine.
Intermediate/53A-10-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed containers stored inside hand sink at front counter next to ice cream machine.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean containers stacked on top of each other wet in dish area.
Basic/24-08-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed standing reach in freezer in disrepair at dish area. As per operator will be fixed today.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor outside of walk in cooler.
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in freezer/cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in freezer soiled at front counter.
Basic/22-16-4
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink missing vacuum breaker on one side.
High priority/29-42-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in dry storage area.
Basic/36-22-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler at front counter.
Basic/29-49-6
Nov 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 50ppm) at front counter. Operator changed bucket for final concentration Quaternary 200ppm.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400ppm) at front counter, operator added water. Final concentration 200ppm
High priority/41-15-5/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor inside of walk in freezer
Basic/14-69-4
Jan 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By drive thru window.
Basic/36-34-5
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fry station: potatoe wedges (114F - Hot Holding) as per operator was made more than 15 minutes. Operator discarded and prepared new potato wedges (207F - Cooking).
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Back area nearby the office.
Basic/22-20-5
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter: scoop for half and half stored in standing water, temperature 72F. Discussed with the operator the proper methods. Observed the operator discard the water during the inspection.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site

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