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WENDY'S #08156

16203 SW 88 ST, Miami FL 33196

Last inspected Mar 2, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats78
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2327948
Grade history
MAR 24
OCT 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 3 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers wet nest at ware washing area. Manager separated containers to air dry.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrective Action Taken
Reach-in cooler / Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with debris. Manager had employee clean shelves during inspection.
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishmachine reading 0ppm. Instructed manager to discontinue use until dish machine is reaching proper ppm.
High priority/22-47-4
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishmachine reading 0ppm. Instructed manager to discontinue use until dish machine is reaching proper ppm.
High priority/22-45-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled near three compartment sink in kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers above three compartment sink wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler handle in disrepair in kitchen area.
Basic/14-11-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed deep grout throughout kitchen area.
Basic/36-12-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer. Also observed ice buildup in reach on cooler at cookline.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hose nozzle soiled at three compartment sink.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Oct 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At the time of the inspection observed a covered container with sausage gravy with 1 hour left on the cooling process at 62°f
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrective Action Taken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Mop sink faucet handle missing.
Basic/29-09-4
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed container of potatoes stored next to dish washing machine exposed to splash.
Basic/08B-36-4
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed bag in the box soda pumps soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Mar 22, 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
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed handicap area at women's bathroom with receptacle not covered.
Basic/32-12-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler gaskets soiled. Manager had staff clean gasket.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda dispenser nozzle and frosty dispenser nozzle soiled at front counter. Manager had items cleaned and sanitized.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster. Provided manager with choking poster via email. Manager printed and posted at office area.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hose nozzle soiled at preparation sink. Manager had nozzle cleaned.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site

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.