WENDY'S 1701
13901 S DIXIE HWY, Miami FL 33176
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed one live flying insect inside of box of cinnabon buns.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2024051404 | Sep 3, 2024 | Feb 10, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler at front counter in disrepair, not in use.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee smoking cigarette outside then proceeded to grab single service cups from dry storage without first washing hands.
Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of standing reach in freezer with old food debris.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed dumpster lid broken
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored next to ice at front counter. Operator properly placed sanitizer.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside bucket. Operator properly placed mop.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored on floor at front counter. Operator stored mop properly.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 15+ live flying insects at hand wash sink by the front counter on walls and tv monitor, 3 live flying insects resting on drink machine in the dining room, 3 live flying insects resting on sign above ketchup station, approximately 7+ live flying insects on door next to men's restroom, 4+ live flying insects resting on monitor above ice bin next to lemonade at front counter, 4 live flying insects on rack with cleaning supplies by mop sink area, 1 live flying insect on rack with utensil holder by mop sink, 1 live flying insect inside container of cinnabon buns, and 1 live flying insect in dry storage area near walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed one live flying insect inside of box of cinnabon buns.
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted screw located inside of ice machine
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed walk in freezer door broken located outside, exposing insulation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy dust behind all monitors throughout establishment.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 150ppm) at front counter near sandwich prep station. Operator changed sanitizer bucket for final concentration 200ppm
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed screw inside ice machine rusted
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents and tiles located at back kitchen.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets located at cook line. Observed soiled walk in freezer gaskets located outside establishment.
Open dumpster lid.
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.