WENDYS
930 NW 62 ST, Ft.Lauderdale FL 33309 · 954-772-6032
Last inspected Feb 18, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 30 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced chicken (132-134F - Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than 1 hour. Operator placed in microwave to reheat.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 19, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee turn on cold water faucet only and then wash hands. Employee rewashed hands with hot and cold water.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary 0 Ppm. Operator changed solution rechecked 400 Ppm
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Ethide Joseph
Spray bottle containing toxic sanitizer substance not labeled. Operator labeled.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not stored inverted or protected from contamination at take out window.
Sep 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee only turn on cold water handle to wash hands. Explained to employee correct hand washing technique. Employee washed hands with hot and cold water.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes (51-53F - Cold Holding) tomatoes were combined from other station per employee held out of temperature less than two hours. Employee moved to lower cooler to chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced chicken (132-134F - Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than 1 hour. Operator placed in microwave to reheat.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior right side of ice machine mold like substance.
Working containers of food sugar removed from original container not identified by common name. Located at to window.
Jan 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located by three compartment sink. Operator replaced.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of russet potatoes on the floor in outside freezer. Operator elevated.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water handle spinning at three compartment sink. Employee tightened screw.
Sep 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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 employee touch jeans then put on gloves and engage in food preparation without washing hands
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of ice machine
Nov 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 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. Observed in reach-in freezer raw chicken over ready to eat French toast. Operator moved to walk-in freezer.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink splitter with one back-flow vacuum breaker.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizing solution in three compartment sink at 400ppm. Operator drained and set up; 200ppm.
Aug 3, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 2, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 4 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Fry station and drive through window- observed employees operating registers and return to service line and fry station prepare ready to eat food without washing hands. -Front counter register-observed employee exit establishment and go outside return to kitchen no hand washing.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Main kitchen dry storage at hot water heater- observed 10 live flying insects flying around vacuum cleaner. Main kitchen storage shelf by walk in cooler door- observed 5 live flying insects flying around package bread crumbs on storage shelf. Main kitchen office- observed 3 live flying insects flying around office door. Mop sink- observed 3 live flying insects flying around mop. Front counter hand washing sink- observed 5 live flying insects flying around and landing on wall at hand washing sink. Front register counter- observed 3 live flying insects flying around register and landing on plastic Togo Wendy's beverage cups. Drive through window- observed 4 live flying insects flying around and landing on ice cream mixture machine and ice bin. Dining area condiments service counter- observed approximately 30 live flying insects flying around inside cabins and landing on package ketchup and soda syrup cartridges. -observed 5 live flying insects landing on packaged single service sugar, forks knives and spoons. Dining area- observed 3 live flying insects flying around and landing on dining table.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Main kitchen outside walk in cooler door- observed standing water on the floor.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed exit door being blocked by empty boxes. Employee removed empty boxes.
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