WETZEL PRETZEL
12801 WEST SUNRISE BLVD, Sunrise FL 33323
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections within 28 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 12-01-2025
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee started shift proceeded to grab a bag to serve guest's cheesy dog without washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled degreaser spray bottles during inspection.
1 Ceiling tile missing in back of the house.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
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Cases of Water Stored on floor in back area and cases of lemonade stored on floor in walk in freezer. Elevated during inspection.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Mar 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks in dry storage area by entrance door.
Cases of water stored on floor next to exit door.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Jan 22, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee used personal phone, cashed out customer and failed to washed hands before putting on gloves to initiate task working with ready to eat food. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 12-01-2025
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to triple sink. Provided during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Employee labeled glass cleaner bottle during inspection.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom door not completely closed.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank next to ice machine not secured.
Cases of water stored on floor next to exit door.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex bathroom
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Aug 7, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -Observed 3 C02 tanks next to bag in the box syrup not secured.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag stored on counter next to food mixer.
Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with drinks and drinking water stored on dry storage floor. -Observed drinking ice stored on walk in freezer floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer buckets stored in countertop next to drinks dispenser.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cases with single used cups and lids stored on dry storage floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed sugar removed from the original container not labeled.
Nov 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for hot dog pretzels held in hot holding unit at front counter.
Aug 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to hold plastic jug. PIC removed.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for Marlen G.
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.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for hot dog pretzels held in hot holding unit at front counter.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle cup used to portion cinnamon sugar. PIC removed and replaced with a cup with handle.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water stored on floor in dry storage area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice machine. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 1 case of paper cups stored on floor. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
Nov 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Front counter. Observed glass cleaner stored on shelf holding cheese sauces and dips. Employee removed and stored appropriately.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Back of house Observed jug stored in hand wash sink. Employee removed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Front counter Observed paper cup used to dispense cinnamon and sugar mix. Observed paper cup used to dispense salt. Employee removed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket containing water. Employee removed and stored to allow proper air drying.
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.