WENDY'S
7025 N UNIVERSITY DR, Tamarac FL 33321 · 954-721-6990
Last inspected May 28, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer. -Observed open bags with raw chicken stored over open bag with fish in reach in freezer.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026014586 | Jan 6, 2026 | Mar 25, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -Observed water leaking from ceiling in dishwashing area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water at dishwashing area.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee working the drive thru donned gloves when switching to food work station immediately after accepting a payment from a drive thru customer with no prior handwashing.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Cold table; raw shell eggs (54F - Cold Holding). Observed flat of eggs in cold table, covered. As per operator food not portioned or prepared today, in unit less than 4hrs. Operator placed flat of eggs in lowboy reach in cooler for quick chill
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Establishment unable to dispense paper towels at drive thru hand was sink due to it being blocked and made inaccessible by a milkshake machine. Operators removed.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Establishment unable to dispense soap at drive thru hand was sink due to it being blocked and made inaccessible by a milkshake machine. Operators removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of reach in cooler accumulation of food debris
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Burger and egg cooler; raw shell eggs (64F - Cold Holding). As per operator foods not portioned or prepared today, in unit less than 4hrs. Operator placed in side bath for quick chill.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop in direct contact with drain for soda machine. Operator placed back in its appropriate holder.
Stored food not covered. Food stored uncovered in reach in freezer by fryer. Operator covered
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Open dumpster lid.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray with yellow chemical substance unlabeled. Operator labeled grill cleaner
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents on ceiling has accumulation of dust over prep area by triple sink
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer. -Observed open bags with raw chicken stored over open bag with fish in reach in freezer.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed burger patties held using time as a public health control. A poster has been given to the operator.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -Observed ceiling in male restroom in disrepairs. An gaping hole in the ceiling.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on ceiling in male restroom.
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.