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WENDYS

20975 S DIXIE HWY, Miami FL 33189 · 9698520

Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats74
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2328364
Grade history
NOV 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys stored above clean lids. Employee removed the keys.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting stored in shelf across from the 3 compartment sink.
Basic/24-08-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed door of the reach in cooler is broken by the service window. Also observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at the front line.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tiles missing grout throughout the kitchen.
Basic/36-12-4
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at the front line.
Basic/23-03-4
The state's own report →
Feb 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents soiled at the walk in freezer.
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn throughout the establishment.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a opened cup with sanitizer stored on preparation table above clean cups and next to plastic containers with topping for the ice cream. Manager removed it.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic and metal containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting across from the 3 compartment sink.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn throughout the kitchen area.
Basic/14-11-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed metal drawers soiled by grease behind the front line. Employee cleaned them.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 6, 2025Inspection 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 ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers at ware washing area wet nesting. Manager removed containers to wash.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nov 18, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed cook handle raw beef patties in kitchen area then touched fry basket without washing hands.
High priority/12A-16-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while handling food at fry station.
Basic/13-07-4
Mar 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 17, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided form to manager.
Intermediate/11-26-1/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.