Eat SafelyIn Florida

WENDYS

99700 OVERSEAS HWY, Key Largo FL 33037 · 305-783-5198

Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats60
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5401413
Grade history
SEP 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced cooked chicken
High priority/03B-01-6
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed half and half (47F - Cold Holding) inside drawer at drive thru. As per operator for less than 30 min. Operator discarded willingly.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed inside walk in cooler.
Basic/14-05-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Discussed and provided via email to operator.
Basic/51-13-4
Feb 27, 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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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on clean metal container at dishwasher area.
Basic/24-08-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in freezer unit across hand wash sink.
Basic/22-16-4
Oct 28, 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
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In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed on cut lettuce container, employee stored properly during inspection.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observe employee at cook line changing tasks and no gloves changed. Instructed employee on correct procedures.
High priority/12A-09-4
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observe soiled cardboard under raw hamburger cases at walk in cooler.
Basic/14-05-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observe personal coke bottle on dessert preparation area.
Basic/40-06-5/Repeat Violation
Sep 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal phone being charged on preparation table.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
Basic/35B-01-4
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed on fries container inside reach in freezer across 3 compartment sink.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed at front counter.
Basic/21-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced cooked chicken
High priority/03B-01-6
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at fries station.
Basic/23-24-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
Basic/35B-01-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in units next to fryer.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone charging stored above hamburgers freezer. Manager removed during inspection.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee working at the cook line wearing a watch.
Basic/13-07-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in walk in freezer.
Basic/36-73-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in clean plastic container, Manager take it off during inspection.
Basic/16-46-4/Corrective Action Taken
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in freezer next to fryers.
Basic/22-16-4

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.