WENDY'S 9248
14715 SW 42 ST, Miami FL 33185 · 305.551.8261
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in use utensil handle touching the cheese at the assembly prep station.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed male cook unable to answer minimum cooking temperature for hamburger patties. Employee was coached.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on the ceiling, wall and corner door frame of walk-in freezer. Also observed ice buildup up on the walls of reach in cooler across of cook line.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in use utensil handle touching the cheese at the assembly prep station.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed atmospheric vacuum breaker at the mop sink in disrepair.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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 take keys out of his packets and proceeded to cook chicken nuggets without washing his hands prior. Coached employee on proper handwashing procedures before engaged in food preparation. Employee washed his hands.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor inside walking Freezer soiled. Manger cleaned floor.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler by the drive thru window interior soiled. Manager cleaned interior of the reach in cooler.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.observed untencils at shelves located across the three compartment sink not stored inverted. Manager stored utensils properly.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Open dumpster lid. Employee closed it.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at west and east side of the store.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees at cook line handling food wearing watches and bracelets.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed 1/6 pan at ware washing area drying shelf.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed back of walk in cooler door in disrepair.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at back door at back of kitchen.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed on west side of store by drive through window.
Observed frosty ice cream machine dispenser plate soiled with mold like substance at drive thru area.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher in the recharge area at front of office.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager stored wet mop to dry.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Stored food not covered. Observed bread at walk in freezer.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
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.