WENDY'S 8847
4435 W NORTHLAKE BLVD, Palm Beach Gardens FL 33410
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
JUL 24
DEC 24
JUL 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At drive through expo creamer (47F - Cold Holding) per operator product held out of cooler for approximately 10-15 minutes, discussed cold hold in with operator who placed creamer in ice bath in cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At drive through expo creamer (47F - Cold Holding) per operator product held out of cooler for approximately 10-15 minutes, discussed cold hold in with operator who placed creamer in ice bath in cooler.
Jan 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice- inside ice mashing; stored properly
Jul 1, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee touched raw shell eggs to move inside container, touched fryer handle, touched fries bag and placed inside fryer to reheat without washing hands first; educated and employee washed hands
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken tenders over French toast and fries - not commercially packaged in freezer at cook line; Stored properly
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. raw shell eggs (59F - Cold Holding) in cold holding compartment next to egg griddle; raw shell eggs unable to get the cold air due to being separated by thick cardboard; eggs removed from carton placed inside food container and iced to quick chill;
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wiping food debris from prep counter with gloved hand, took wiping cloth wiped counter wiped hands on pants, touched ice scoop to fill container with ice without washing hands and changing gloves; educated; employee washed hands
Dec 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 10ppm) operator fixed to 50 ppm
Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee wiped hands on soiled apron than used dry paper towel to dry hands; with same paper towel employee wiped down flat top grill; after employee proceeded to rearrange food on flip top; discussed with operator proper hand washing procedures; employee washed hands
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched hair and fixed hat after proceeded to finish wrapping containers of sliced tomatoes; educated operator; employee washed hands
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee took soiled whisk; washed in sink and rinsed off without sanitizing and hung up for storage. Discussed with operator on proper washing and sanitizing procedures.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table chili (125-140F - Hot Holding) product placed in holding unit that was not functioning with broken switch; operator moved product to another unit to reheat to 165F
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. Reviewed and emailed poster
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In walk in cooler sliced tomatoes (45-47F - Cooling) at 9:20 since 9:00 to 45-47 at 9:52; at this rate food will not reach 41 F or below within 4 hours; advised operator to remove layers of plastic wrap to allow for proper cooling.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Container of employee food on cold buffet; operator removed.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at cook line under flat top at 0ppm; operator noticed no quaternary solution left in dispenser; operator switch to chlorine at 100ppm
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation- employee cutting lettuce before washing Educated
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle of water next to bacon at cook line; discarded
Jul 7, 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.