WENDY'S
7555 NW 12 STREET, Miami FL 33126 · 3054360122
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 9 visits since July 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 found. Observed 3 small insects flying by the dining room.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 3 small insects flying by the dining room.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, and dust.
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Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at front counter. During the inspection employee cleaned it.
Dec 12, 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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Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed chili at 120 F. Manager reheated chili to 165 F. Chili 183 F
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grilled onions chili in Drive thru area at 120 F according to manager less than one hour ago. Manager reheated chili 183 F
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on top of the hot holding unit station soiled.
Open dumpster lid.
Jul 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. During the inspection employee cleaned it.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed 1 door reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located at the front counter drive through area. During the inspection employee cleaned it.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed one door standing reach in freezer interior soiled. During the inspection employee cleaned it.
Jan 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee rubbing head and hair and begin working at drive thru, no handwash. Coached manager on proper techniques for handwash.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.observed raw eggs stored over ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler. Operator changed order for proper storage.
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager unable to calibrate thermometer. Inspector calibrated thermometer with manager.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink at kitchen area. Other hand sink is being used at front counter.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine slimy.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of ice machine soiled with dust on vents. As per operator, vents are cleaned every two months.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed during inspection.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler next to ice machine.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in walk in freezer.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor soiled with food in walk in freezer.
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 9, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Meat well, observed 1 broken raw shell egg inside the tray with intact raw shell eggs. Operator discarded.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Reach in cooler, meat well: raw shell eggs (54F - ambient temperature ). As per operator, placed in the meat well 1 hour before the inspection. Operator placed the the raw shell eggs on ice.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. The employees and general manager do not have knowledge of how long the meat patties are cooked on the flat top, the meat patties are by sight. Cooking temperatures are documented on a shift basis. Training is based on a training video 3 stages.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the meat well reach in cooler ambient temperature 49-52F. As per operator, the breaker keeps tripping off. Reach in cooler, meat well: raw shell eggs (54F - ambient temperature ). As per operator, placed in the meat well 1 hour before the inspection. Operator put in a service call for repair. Operator placed ice inside the meat well and checked the circuit breaker, flipped it back on. checked 15 minutes later, the ambient temperature of the meat well at 39F.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues on the bottom shelf of the salad reach in cooler.
Jul 28, 2023□ 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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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Jul 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Frosty strawberry mix (45 F - Cold Holding); chocolate frosty mix (46 F - Cold Holding)located at the front counter area, according to manager mix been there since this morning.Munster (54 F - Cold Holding) located in the walk in cooler since yesterday.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Frosty strawberry mix (45 F - Cold Holding); chocolate frosty mix (46 F - Cold Holding)located at the front counter area, according to manager mix been there since this morning.Munster (54 F - Cold Holding) located in the walk in cooler since yesterday.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager Rachel De Sierra without a manager certification.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler running at 54 F
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Open dumpster lid. Manager closed it.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed prep reach in cooler leaking water
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.