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WENDY'S

18880 S DIXIE HWY, Miami FL 33157 · (305)251-3888

Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats88
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2324437
Grade history
JAN 25
JUN 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jul 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting above the 3 compartment sink.
Basic/24-08-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Feb 25, 2026Inspection 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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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.
High priority/29-34-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at the front line.
Basic/14-11-5
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.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 20, 2025Inspection 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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Ice buildup in standing reach-in freezer, located at cooking line.
Basic/14-69-4
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.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed on under-counter prep cooler at cook line gasket in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Jun 16, 2025 · Observed on under-counter prep cooler at cook line gasket in disrepair; at time of callback. Time Extended
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.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Jun 16, 2025 · Observed in the reach in freezer located next to the flat grill at cook line; at time of callback. Time Extended
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in under counter cooler located by take out window.
Basic/05-09-4/Return visit Jun 16, 2025 · No ambient thermometer in under counter cooler located by take out window; at time of callback. Time Extended
Jun 13, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed some food containers wet nesting above the 2 compartment sink at ware washing area.
Basic/24-08-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed on under-counter prep cooler at cook line gasket in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5
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.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in under counter cooler located by take out window.
Basic/05-09-4
Jan 30, 2025Inspection 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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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.
Basic/13-07-4
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.
Basic/14-69-4
Jul 26, 2024Inspection 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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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.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrective Action Taken
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked lid covering chopped eggs. Manager replaced immediately.
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Basic/29-11-4/Corrective Action Taken
Feb 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.