WENDY'S
18880 S DIXIE HWY, Miami FL 33157 · (305)251-3888
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the reach in cooler next to the flat grill cheese (50F - Cold Holding), as per manager for less than 1 hour. Manager transferred cheese to inside the cooler to rapidly cool.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting above the 3 compartment sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection next to the dumpster area. And a hose bib by the drive thru.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at the front line.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed scoop not stored inverted inside plastic containers above 3 compartment sink. Manager fix them.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ice buildup in standing reach-in freezer, located at cooking line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed standing reach in freezer gaskets soiled. During the inspection employee cleaned it.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed on under-counter prep cooler at cook line gasket in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the reach in freezer located next to the flat grill at cook line.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in under counter cooler located by take out window.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in a small under-counter cooler at take out area observed sour cream (50 F - Cold Holding); individually packed butter (51F - Cold Holding); chocolate milk (50 F - Cold Holding), as per manager they have been opening and closing the cooler for the past 2 hours. Instructed operator to manage unit temperature and to add ice to food products to rapidly cool.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed some food containers wet nesting above the 2 compartment sink at ware washing area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed on under-counter prep cooler at cook line gasket in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the reach in freezer located next to the flat grill at cook line.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in under counter cooler located by take out window.
Met inspection standards. 2 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. Observed employees wearing bracelets engaging in food preparation at kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in cooler located in kitchen area across from flattop griddle.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee was rinsing a spoon inside the reach in cooler located at the window service station. Employee was coached about the issue.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked lid covering chopped eggs. Manager replaced immediately.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak underneath hand sink located next to the three compartment sink. Manager called the technician to fix the issue.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the reach in cooler next to the flat grill cheese (50F - Cold Holding), as per manager for less than 1 hour. Manager transferred cheese to inside the cooler to rapidly cool.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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