WENDYS 1696
3075 45 ST, West Palm Beach FL 33407 · 5615313321
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee observed cracking raw shell eggs with bare hands. Employee touched spatula, bottons on stove top, and lid to eggs without washing hands in between.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2015018687 | Apr 1, 2015 | May 13, 2015 | $360 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee cashiering taking/handling payment and change then handled clean equipment/clean utensils and unwrapped single service to take out articles to prepare/package food/beverages for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk-in freezer; opened bag of raw fish inside 1/3 pan sitting directly on top of fully cooked sausage. Operator moved raw fish.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at front counter hand wash sink. Operator provided paper towels.
Feb 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 4, 2026Administrative 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
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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 0ppm). Operator ran machine twice, each time Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Advised Operator to set up triple sink to manually sanitize dishes.
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(s) touched hair while adjusting/repositioning and then continued to handle clean equipment, clean utensils and prepare food for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee(s) who then washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cart inside walk-in cooler; cheese sauce (50F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, cart with items on it removed from temperature control for approximately 1 hour while receiving delivery, returned to cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet. Advised Operator to install vacuum breaker on splitter with hose attached.
Aug 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of One door reach in freezer
Aug 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) set up Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm). Ran multiple times.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee observed cracking raw shell eggs with bare hands. Employee touched spatula, bottons on stove top, and lid to eggs without washing hands in between.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of One door reach in freezer
Mar 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 11, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 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. Employee handled cash money while receiving from customer and handled cash and change while removing from cash register to give to customer and then handled clean utensils and unwrapped single service fry cartons while preparing for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink removed from front line service area. Advised Operator to reinstall hand wash sink in original location.
Oct 7, 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 switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. At Kitchen; Employee handled raw chicken then handled cooked beans within washing hands Advised operator who educated employee Employee washed hands
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At Handwash sink; Standing water on floor, water dripping from the ceiling. At Walk-in Cooler; standing water on floor in cooler
Jan 22, 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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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on one side of the splitter at mop sink.
Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. Hood system over grill not working.
Oct 3, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 21, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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. 0 ppm. Tested 4 times
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on one side of the splitter at mop sink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee putting buns in toaster without any hair restraint for loose head hairs.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Black mold like substance buildup on wall behind three compartment sink.
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.