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WENDY'S 1945

943 W SR 84, Fort Lauderdale FL 33315 · 954-527-5355

Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 13 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats75
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1610244
Grade history
DEC 25
APR 26
MAY 26
MAY 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed sewage odor inside men's restroom.
Basic/36-64-5
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2019039979Aug 2, 2019Aug 28, 2019$400

Inspection history

13 visits, newest first

Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee wearing gloves cracked several raw shell eggs, after grabbed a tortilla wrap to prepare a customer order, using same gloves. Manager educated employee on proper hand wash procedures, employee discarded gloves, washed hands and put in new pair of gloves.
High priority/12A-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Customer self service, large machine - soda nozzle - build up of black like substance. Employee cleaned and sanitized.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Chocolate Muffins on top of prep table not covered, employee placed on ziplock bag.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
May 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Customer -Self service Soda nozzle from large soda machine. Build up of slime. Employee cleaned and sanitized.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
May 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. TPHC on breakfast gravy/cheese sauce, chicken patties, sausages - sliced cheese- cut lettuce and cut tomatoes.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit May 13, 2026 · Observed same Time Extended
May 8, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine quaternary ammonium 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 10ppm), after 3rd. Attempt.
High priority/22-47-4/Warning
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. TPHC on breakfast gravy/cheese sauce, chicken patties, sausages - sliced cheese- cut lettuce and cut tomatoes.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Bathroom facility not clean. Soiled floor,loose paper towel inside women's bathrooms. Employee cleaned and sanitized
Basic/32-07-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Two bags of precooked chicken under prep cart shelf, employee removed and placed inside walk in cooler.
Basic/06-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Apr 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test kit
Intermediate/16-37-1
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Form emailed to operator
Intermediate/03F-10-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Large machine in rear kitchen, slight pink like substance, employee cleaned and sanitized
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom facility not clean. Women- Bathrooms: Soiled floor, loose toilet paper on floor. Soiled hand wash sink Employee leaned and sanitized.
Basic/32-07-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee at cook line. Manager provided a hat.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of food debris inside kitchen each in freezer.
Basic/23-03-4
Dec 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on ceiling tiles in kitchen area.
Basic/36-34-5
Oct 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw open chicken over ready to eat fries in reach in freezer. Operator reorganized
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towards at to go station hand sink. Operator provided
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling tile missing. Observed in hallway by bathrooms. Operator placed roof tile in place
Basic/36-36-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters at cookline soiled with dust
Basic/23-03-4
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed spout at dining room soda machine soiled with mold like substance.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cooler door gaskets soiled with food debris on lowboy cooler door at front counter.
Basic/23-03-4
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed sewage odor inside men's restroom.
Basic/36-64-5
Oct 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

1 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. Observed Dishwasher machine at 00ppm after several attempts.
High priority/22-41-4/Return visit Oct 15, 2024 · As per operator - Machine part has been ordered and waiting for installation. Operator using triple sink for proper dish sanitation. Observed triple sink at 200ppm (Quaternary) Time Extended
Oct 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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 machine at 00ppm after several attempts.
High priority/22-41-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with gold bracelet. Employee removed.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4
Dec 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 28, 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 ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance on interior of ice machine door, in kitchen.
Basic/22-20-5

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