WENDYS 8468
8901 W COMMERCIAL BLVD, Tamarac FL 33321 · 5615313321
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 live flies, landing on walls near mop sink area. Operator killed flying insects and sanitized area
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed half and half cold held on counter at 61F. Per operator, milk removed from reach in cooler 20 minutes before the inspection. Operator move milk to freezer for quick chill.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 live flies, landing on walls near mop sink area. Operator killed flying insects and sanitized area
Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Observed two soiled hotel pans in clean ware washing rack stacked and in direct contact with clean hotel pans
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on fan unit in walk in freezer
Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer, bags of food left open and unprotected
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Dishwasher washed hands with no soap
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Dishwasher washed hands in triple sink after loading dishes in dish machine
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator presented
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk in freezer on wall and floor
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop sitting on drain grate of soda machine. Operator stored in sanitized container
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Unable to dispense paper towels at hand wash sink next to front counter. Operator fixed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with a purple substance. Operator labeled
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Operator on cook line wearing Apple Watch while preparing food
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Hotel pans at triple sink area, still wet while stacked on top of each other
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Walk in cooler; sliced tomatoes (51F). Per operator in unit more than 4 hours, portioned and prepared today. Observed plastic wrap on container. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Walk in cooler; sliced tomatoes (51F). Per operator in unit more than 4 hours, portioned and prepared today. Observed plastic wrap on container. See stop sale
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Sliced tomatoes cooling when completely covered
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for dishwasher
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator unable to provide license
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink next to 3 Compartment sink Manager replaced paper towel
Food stored on floor. Walk In Cooler Manager removed item and placed on shelf
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Open dumpster lid.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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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. Dish machine reading 0ppm after two cycles. Display indicates issue with sanitizer dispenser.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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. Dish machine reading 0ppm after two cycles. Display indicates issue with sanitizer dispenser.
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