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WENDY'S 2403

2471 N UNIVERSITY DR, Sunrise FL 33322 · 954-749-5556

Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 14 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats75
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1618066
Grade history
SEP 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
FEB 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flies in kitchen area, not landing.
High priority/35A-02-6
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2026025674Feb 18, 2026Jul 27, 2026$200

Inspection history

14 visits, newest first

Aug 6, 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 washed hands with no soap after wiping face while working with ready to eat. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
High priority/12A-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled grill cleaner bottle during inspection.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean Containers on top shelf above triple sinks. Removed and air dried during inspection.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 18, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Employee switched from working with raw beef patties to ready-to-eat beef patties and proceeded to go inside walk in cooler to label bags of soup without washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
High priority/12A-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fries Station-; Cooked Chicken Tenders (110-125F - Hot Holding). Per Manager food item in unit less than an hour. Manager reheated.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing dangling bracelets. Removed during inspection.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Atosa freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Jan 14, 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
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fries Station-; Breakfast Potatoes (119-121F - Hot Holding). Per Manager food item in unit less than an hour. Observed unit not turned on. Manager reheated
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. Water leaking from ceiling in dining room. Maintenance arrived during inspection and started fixing.
Basic/36-32-5/Corrective Action Taken
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing dangling bracelet.
Basic/13-07-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers on middle shelf above triple sink next to dishwashing machine. Manager stored to dry.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dining room.
Basic/36-22-4
Sep 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees. In the kitchen on the prep cart sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding).Not prepared or portioned today. On food prep cart for 30 minutes.Operator discarded voluntarily.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under the hand wash sink under display screens compartment soild with debris.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrective Action Taken
Sep 17, 2025Inspection 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, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cooked chicken (110-118F - Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than one hour. Employee reheated in microwave.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Jun 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. On the front line make table, diced tomatoes (48F - Cooling). The diced tomatoes were diced at 9:00am, 6.5 hours ago. The tomatoes were discarded. See stop sale
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. On the front line make table, diced tomatoes (48F - Cooling). The diced tomatoes were diced at 9:00am, 6.5 hours ago. The tomatoes were discarded. See stop sale
High priority/03D-06-5
Dec 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 5, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 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 0ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked eggs then proceeded to make sandwich without changing glove or washing hands.
High priority/12A-27-4/Warning
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed spoon handle not stored above potato wedges stored under hot holding unit at fry station.
Basic/10-01-5/Warning
Nov 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 31, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 3 flying insects flying around dry storage area. One flying insect flying around office.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Stored food not covered. Observed fish stored uncovered in walk-in freezer. PIC covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed chilli (141-154F at 9:11 Reheating since 7:03). See stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed chilli (141-154F at 9:11 Reheating since 7:03). See stop sale.
High priority/03E-02-5
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wiping cloth stored in hand wash sink. PIC removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean metal pans with old labels still attached. PIC removed labels.
Basic/16-46-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at handwash sink next to three compartment sink. PIC discarded.
Basic/21-12-4
Dec 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 4, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects flying in employee lunch room. Observed two flying insects flying around preparation area.
High priority/35A-02-6
Stored food not covered. Walk-in freezer/Reach in freezer Observed opened bag of fish uncovered and unprotected. Employee tied bag.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flies in kitchen area, not landing.
High priority/35A-02-6
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs (53F - Cold Holding) on cook line. As per manager, eggs were brought to the line approximately 3 hours prior to inspection. Manager placed eggs in other cooler to rapid chill.
High priority/03A-03-5/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind fryer station soiled.
Basic/36-27-5
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth solution at 0ppm. Manager changed out solution, now at 200ppm.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site

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.