WENDY'S #02272
13650 SW 26 ST, Miami FL 33175 · 305.554.9622
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
MAR 24
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JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and B. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 small flying insects at storage shelves in front of the three compartment sink not landing on food. Informed manager.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
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
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor by ware washing area.
Feb 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed blue cheese at 48F at prep table across fryer station. As per operator less than 1 hour. Operator discarded and placed a new batch.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed vacuum breaker on the mop sink is missing its top cap and also missing a vacuum breaker at splitter added to hose Bibb at mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled spray hose at Prep sink across from 3 compartment sink. Observed soiled with dust and grease the top of the hot holding unit for fries.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed soiled interior of chlorine dishwashing machine and dishwashing racks.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer fans insulation area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs handling on over door next to fryer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled wall behind soda post mix storage rack at the back of the kitchen, also observed soiled wall behind ice machine. Observed soiled gasket of walk in cooler door.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Single service cup used as scoop holster.
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents above dry storage shelves with dust build up. Manager had vents cleaned during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers stored above 3 compartment sink wet nesting. Coached manager on correct procedures.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed one plastic food container located on shelves unit above sink in ware-wash area in poor condition. Container discarded by manager.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the walk in freezer located across of dry storage shelves to have ice build up on door frame.
Sep 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 small flying insects at storage shelves in front of the three compartment sink not landing on food. Informed manager.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. As per manager they use time control for cut tomatoes and cut lettuce, items not observed during the inspection. Provided time Temperature Control Form to manager via email.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior lid of ice machine soiled with mold like substance, informed manager.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed ice Machine with mold like growth on the inner sides of the lid and cage of the Machine.
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed 2 vents soiled over ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed one damaged ceiling tile above 3 compartment sink. Manager stated repair already called in to company.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one small dead roach in three compartment sink at warewashing area. Informed manager and he removed and discarded insect.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor at drain under 2 compartment sink and floor at drive through window soiled with accumulated old food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at walk in freezer door, observed filter storage on ice machine soiled with accumulated dust, observed walk in shelving in walk in cooler soiled and well at front counter soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in single door reach cooler at drive through window.
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in Freezer floor soiled. Employee cleaned it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Standing reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located near ice machine. Employee cleaned it.
Jan 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee prepping salad, touched garbage can then continued preparing food without changing gloved or washing hands. Coached employee on proper hand washing techniques, employee washed her hands.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Sana Ochoa, Yenisley Ramos, Glenda Gonzalez, Alfredo Costa.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Employee prepping salad and stored the Large plastic container with ready to eat lettuce on the garbage can. Coached employee on proper clean equipment storage, employee removed container from the garbage can on site.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on storage shelves above the preparation table in front of the dishwasher machine. Manager removed it on site.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Small plastic container cracked. Manager discarded container.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in touching the crispy onions, in a container located under the reach in cooler in the preparation table. Employee removed the scoop.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In the reach in cooler located in front of the fryers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Both Walk in coolers gasket soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer interior soiled, RIF located next to the flat grill.
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.