WENDY'S 8294
12011 SOUTHERN BLVD, Loxahatchee FL 33470 · 5615313321
Last inspected Apr 17, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At fries warmer: fried potato wedges (127F - Hot Holding) As per operator, stored since 1 hour. Operator discarded.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026043631 | Apr 17, 2026 | Jul 27, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 17, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. As per operator dish machine is out of service. No out of service sign was posted. Operator affixed out of service sign to dish machine.
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. Observed employee handled mop to mop floors then handled clean utensil to stir chili; no hand wash. Employee washed hands and cleaned and sanitized utensil.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in cooler: raw crispy chicken stored above ziplock bag with chili meat (left over burgers) - not all products commercially packaged. Operator stored properly.
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. At steam table: chili with left over burgers(101F at 8:36am; 138F at 9:40am- Reheating) As per label and operator, since 7:39am. Chili did not reheat to 165F within 2 hours. See stop sale.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At low boy reach in cooler at front counter: half and half (45F - Cold Holding) As per operator, removed from cooler for order 15 mins prior. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator placed to quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. At steam table: chili with left over burgers (101F at 8:36am; 138F at 9:40am- Reheating) As per label and operator, since 7:39am. Chili did not reheat to 165F within 2 hours. See stop sale.
Food stored on floor. Containers of frosty mix stored on floor of walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Jul 29, 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
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw shell eggs with out gloves then dropped eggs on flat top grill, then grabbed spatula by the handle to break yolks then when and washed hands and put on gloves, then grabbed the same spatula by the handle and grabbed a clean container with biscuits, opened door of hot box. Spoke with manager about employee contaminated spatula handle and touching again prior to handle ready to eat food. Employee washed hands and clean and sanitized spatula, and hot box door.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged A container with raw fish stored above a container with French fries inside walk in freezer. Operator stored properly.
Feb 14, 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
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch cellphone then prepared food at prep area; no hand wash. Employee washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At fries warmer: fried potato wedges (127F - Hot Holding) As per operator, stored since 1 hour. Operator discarded.
Oct 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operator touched different sections of face then touched clean tong; no hand wash. Operator washed hands.
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operator touched clothes and put hands in pockets then touched fryer basket; no hand wash. Operator washed hands.
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At single door stainless steel reach in freezer: Raw chicken stored over French fries. Chicken was in an open bag. Operator stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At make table: Swiss cheese slices (46F - Cold Holding) As per operator, placed at make table from walk in 2 hours prior. Not prepped or portioned today. Item was double panned. Operator placed in walk in cooler to quick chill.
Sep 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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