WENDY'S 11460
3003 NE 8 ST, Homestead FL 33033 · 305.248.0223
Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pepper jack sauce (101F - Reheating); pepper jack sauce (165F - Reheating).
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 7, 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
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed on cut lettuce container, operator stored properly.
Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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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); operator discarded and replaced with a new solution.Triple Sink (Quaternary 300ppm)
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Coached employee on proper procedures.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under shelves at walk in freezer.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean plastic containers on shelve at dishwashing area.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed at cook line, employee changed during inspection.
Mar 12, 2025Inspection 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 not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observe at walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Open dumpster lid.
Nov 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler across fryers. Over 4 hours, Manager discarded food during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to 3 compartment sink.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on unit across fryers.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Oct 7, 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. Under equipment by front counter.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor by dishwasher area.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed by cook line.
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pepper jack sauce (101F - Reheating); pepper jack sauce (165F - Reheating).
Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Observed pepper jack sauce (101F - Reheating); pepper jack sauce (165F - Reheating)
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed preparation line, Manager discarded and replaced with a new solution.
Aug 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked eggs (51F - Cold Holding) as per employee approximately 2 hours, Manager moved to freezer to cool down.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese sauce (106F - Hot Holding); at front counter, as per employee less than 1 hour. cheese sauce (169F - Reheating)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled green cutting board at 3 compartment sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hose blocking hand wash sink by office, Manager removed during inspection.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed by office, Manager has extra paper towel next to hand wash sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone in preparation table, employee removed during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in clean metal containers at dishwasher area.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in front of fryers.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cheese sauce packages in water at 3 compartment sink, as per employee approximately 1 hour, employee removed and placed at walk in cooler during inspection.
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