WENDY'S 7863
3750 UTOPIA DR, Miramar FL 33023 · 954.965.0218
Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 15 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced Cheese (53F - Cold Holding).Per Employee food item in unit less than 4 hours. Item not prepared or portioned today. Manager moved to walk in cooler to quick chill.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2018027171 | Apr 26, 2018 | Jun 18, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 30, 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
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Men' restroom
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled step ladder to replace paper towel and proceeded to put on gloves before washing hands to continue working with ready to eat foods. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee removed gloves and washed hands correctly.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Replaced during inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put on hats during inspection.
Ice buildup- Single door reach-in freezer. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. Bottom shelf a single door reach in freezer soiled with food debris. Manager cleaned during inspection
Aug 12, 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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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers on shelf across from triple sink. Dried during inspection.
Open dumpster lid. Employee closed during inspection.
Feb 20, 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
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced Cheese (53F - Cold Holding).Per Employee food item in unit less than 4 hours. Item not prepared or portioned today. Manager moved to walk in cooler to quick chill.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. PIC lacks knowledge of big 6.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Employees wearing dangling bracelets while preparing food.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front counter handwashing sink. Sign provided to operator.
Sep 11, 2024Inspection 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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Construction onsite dust debris on cooked bacon and cooked Chicken nuggets. See Stop Sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad Station-; Sliced Tomatoes (41-56F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food item in unit less than 4 hours. Item not prepared or portioned today. Observed pan overfilled. Manager moved top part to walk in cooler to quick chill.
Containers of Shortening stored on floor front of walk in cooler. Manager elevated.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing dangling jewelry.
Mar 7, 2024Inspection 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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Dishwashing machine in poor repair. Instructed Manager to use triple sink until unit is fixed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing dangling jewelry while serving food to customers.
Dec 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 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. Sanitizer 50 ppm. Instructed Manager to use triple sink until unit is fixed.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad Station- Blue cheese crumbles (48-50F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed ice buildup in unit. Manager add ice to quick chill.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In dining area.
Jul 31, 2023Inspection 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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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face and adjust headset proceeded to wrap a sandwich without removing gloves nor washing hands. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee removed gloves and washed hands correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Container of blue cheese crumbles has no time marking. Manager time marked during inspection. 10:30AM- 2:30PM
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag and sweater stored above container of clean potatoes next to first drive through window. Manager removed.
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