WENDY'S #01717
30130 S DIXIE HWY, Homestead FL 33033 · 305.248.6996
Last inspected Feb 12, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding) at cook line. As per Manager less than 2 hours, Manager moved shredded cheese to walk in cooler.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water on floor drain under 3 compartment sink, operator showed work order placed during inspection.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Observe a freezer outside of the building.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee at cook line wearing a watch and jewelry.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm); Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm); (Not Set Up)
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili (118F - Hot Holding) by pick up window, as per manager outlet is not working properly, Manager moved food to start reheat.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee was instructed by Inspector on proper procedures.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed across flat grill, employee restocked during inspection,
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on clean plastic utensils at 2 compartment sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding) at cook line. As per Manager less than 2 hours, Manager moved shredded cheese to walk in cooler.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in clean metal containers next to dishwasher machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer door not closing properly.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of French toasts stored on floor at walk in freezer. Manager rearranged properly during inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal water bottle inside unit next to prepared salad,located near ice machine. Manager discarded during inspection.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe at walk in freezer.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) at cook line. Manager replaced solution.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.