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WENDY'S #02077

10265 STERLING RD, Cooper City FL 33328 · 954.252.0024

Last inspected May 1, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats58
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1617982
Grade history
NOV 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
MAY 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 19 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. -Observed accumulation of dead flies in control device at front line.
Basic/35A-06-4/Warning
Badges — 2 earned
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

May 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing bracelet while preparing food items. Employee removed bracelet.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor area under frosty machine and hand sink at drive through has food and trash debris.
Basic/36-01-4
Jan 12, 2026Inspection 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 ▾
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Sep 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup inside Hoshizaki freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit May 15, 2025 · Time Extended
Mar 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. -Observed accumulation of dead flies in control device at front line.
Basic/35A-06-4/Warning
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Observed female employee with long ineffective hair restraint.
Basic/13-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup inside Hoshizaki freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Plumbing system in disrepair. -Observed water draining onto flow surface from handwashing sink at dishwashing area.
Basic/29-08-4/Warning
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. -Observed exit door blocked with cardboard boxes.
/46-01-4
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed at steam table - containers of bacon not covered. Operator covered item.
High priority/08B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table - chilli beans (110F - Hot Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator turned temperature up.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to drive thru window.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed operator engaged in food preparation while wearing bracelets. Operator removed items.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Round Surface of soda nozzle by customer self service area. Employee cleaned and sanitized
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 23, 2023Inspection 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 ▾
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Main kitchen prep table- observed employee preparing ready to eat chicken food without hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4

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.