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WENDY'S 1939

1899 NW 40 AVE, Fort Lauderdale FL 33313

Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats75
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1609224
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
DEC 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found Approximately 5 live small flying insects, landing on dining room chairs, tables.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Apr 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Container of cheese no time marking. Manager time marking during inspection. Priority: High Priority
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary chemical test kit. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/16-37-1
Observed: Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Priority: Basic Signature of Recipient Soul Ileus Supervisor Apr 21,
Basic/36-34-5
Dec 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator remade solution. Solution tested 200ppm
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board in prep area contains deep cut marks
Basic/14-09-4
Aug 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Approximately 5 live small flying insects, landing on dining room chairs, tables.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Jan 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chili (150-151F - Reheating) @ 10:45 not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed chili (150-151F - Reheating) @ 10:45 not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours
High priority/03E-02-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In back area by the office.
Basic/51-11-4
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Per manager waiting for part set up three compartment sink.
Basic/16-55-4
Aug 9, 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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Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. As per manager dish machine is not functioning and are being washed in the three compartment sink. Quaternary 400Ppm
Basic/16-55-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Box of potato cubes on walk-in freezer floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Per operator service request was made to eco lab. Triple sink set up for sanitizing quaternary 400 Ppm
Basic/16-55-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Jul 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Per operator, service request was made. Triple sink set up for sanitizing. Quat 400ppm.
Basic/16-55-4/Corrective Action Taken

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.