WENDY'S 1716
1730 W 49 ST, Hialeah FL 33012
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Coached employee on proper procedures.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled inside spray hose at 3 compartment sink. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee serving food wearing a wrist watch. Employee removed wrist watch.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed cook unable to answer question related to the minimum internal temperature of a burger Patty.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at exit door across from three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler next to service window.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris on exterior of dish machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Dishmachine chlorine 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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink Manager provided paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in hand wash sink by front counter Manager replaced soap on dispenser.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers on drying rack at ware washing area.
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.