WENDY'S 1944
1376 N MILITARY TRAIL, West Palm Beach FL 33409 · 5615313321
Last inspected Mar 23, 2026 · 12 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 9 small flying insects in rear of kitchen in dry storage area on boxes near covered bread racks. Advised operator to move bread racks to walk in cooler. Operator moved bread racks into walk in cooler.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2019026077 | May 1, 2019 | Jun 19, 2019 | $400 |
| 2--2019012393 | Feb 25, 2019 | Apr 3, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Mar 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Advised operator to discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. at make table: sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding) as per operator stored since 6:30am double panned and overfilled Not prepped or portioned today Operator moved into reach in cooler to quick chill
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Walk in cooler: sliced tomatoes (54F at 8:27am / same at 8:47am- Cooling) as per operator and date mark since 8:02am At the current rate of cooling the products will not cool down to 41F within a total of 4 hours Operator removed wrapping on product so the cool air can travel through the product
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee Phone on prep table Operator removed
Nov 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk-in freezer; opened bag of raw chicken stored on box of cooked potatoes. Operator moved opened bag of raw chicken.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has undergone remodel/added chemical dish machine, no plans submitted/approved. Advised Operator to submit plans.
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line; sausage gravy (108F - Hot Holding). Operator stated held 1 hour, reheated to 165F.
Food stored on floor. At walk-in cooler; case of potatoes stored on floor. Operator moved potatoes to shelf.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator remade to 200ppm.
Oct 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Sanitizer dispensing container empty. Operator stated waiting for more chlorine sanitizer to be delivered, set up triple sink to quaternary 200pom to manually sanitize dishes.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched garbage grabber and then handled clean equipment and bags of food without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer; opened bad of raw chicken stored over opened bag of cooked potatoes. Operator moved potatoes above chicken.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk-in freezer; opened bag of raw chicken stored over opened bag of raw fish. Operator moved raw fish.
Jun 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. At front counter, Low boy refrigerator door panel loose.
Jun 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 9 small flying insects in rear of kitchen in dry storage area on boxes near covered bread racks. Advised operator to move bread racks to walk in cooler. Operator moved bread racks into walk in cooler.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. At front counter, Low boy refrigerator door panel loose.
Mar 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Insect control device installed over food preparation area. At prep area; insect control device installed over steam table. Operator removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At prep area; cheese sauce thawing in standing water. Operator moved to microwave to be reheated for hot holding.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At wall behind drive thru drink station; accumulated grease/dust.
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Low boy reach in cooler; individually packaged sour cream (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Low boy reach in cooler; individually packaged sour cream (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale.
Sep 5, 2023Inspection 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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Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Male employee came from bathroom and started washing filters in three compartment sink. He said he washed hands in bathroom. Explained and he washed hands.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust buildup on fan guard in walk in cooler.
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.