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WENDYS 1622

4483 S CONGRESS AVE, Palm Springs FL 33461 · 5615313321

Last inspected Jan 22, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats78
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6011823
Grade history
AUG 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Approximately 15 ants on wall above back prep sink and soda syrup station.
High priority/35A-09-4/Admin Complaint
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2023049994Aug 30, 2023Oct 2, 2023$200

Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Jan 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 21, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Approximately 15 ants on wall above back prep sink and soda syrup station.
High priority/35A-09-4/Admin Complaint
Accumulation of debris on top exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall above prep sink soiled with food debris.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Sep 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 16, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 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. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer 0ppm. Advised operator to set up 3 compartment sink to wash, rinse, sanitize all dishes until machine is repaired.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler, diced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held in cooler since 7:00am. Operator discarded.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. At cook line, Employee cracked shell eggs, then proceeded to touch ready to eat bread without washing hands and changing gloves. Advised operator of proper handwashing. Employee washed hands, changed gloves.
High priority/12A-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority2 Intermediate0 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. dishwasher chlorine 0 ppm. Manager tapped the chlorine ball container. Tested second time chlorine 50 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. shredded cheese 50 f since 6:31 am. Current time 10:31 am, savory butter ( not on the non tcs list ) 54 f since 6:30 am. Current time 10:31 am. Longer than 4 hours Chili 144 f in the center at 10:38 am around the edge was 170 f, manager stirred temp157 f, reheating 2 hours 38 minutes. last temperature 158 f in the center at 10:58 am time marked 8:30-10:30 am using leftover meat. Chili not reheated to 165 f within 2 hours
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese 50 f since 6:31 am. Current time 10:31 am, savory butter ( not on the non tcs list ) 54 f since 6:30 am. Current time 10:31 am.
High priority/03A-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Chili 144 f in the center at 10:38 am around the edge was 170 f, manager stirred temp157 f, reheating 2 hours 38 minutes. last temperature 158 f in the center at 10:58 am time marked 8:30-10:30 am using leftover meat. Chili not reheated to 165 f within 2 hours
High priority/03E-02-5
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At drive thru hand sink. Employee stocked the paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink by front counter in small room. Manager changed the soap container.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance build up Around ice chute ( visible from top gap over plastic deflector.)
Basic/22-20-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager preparing sandwiches and scooping French fries without any hair restraints for loose head hair.
Basic/13-03-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Black mold like substance buildup between wall and east side hand sink at front counter.
Basic/36-27-5
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker heavily Rusted at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink.
High priority/29-34-4
Sep 1, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 30, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 20 live flies in back dry storage area of kitchen in front of walk in cooler. Flies landing on cardboard boxes and racks storing packaged hamburger buns. Flies killed. Area sanitized. 50 live flies on ceiling tiles throughout dining room. Flies not landing on anything.
High priority/35A-02-6/Corrective Action Taken/Admin Complaint
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Set up Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm)
High priority/22-43-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. At mop sink
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning

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.