Wendy's #01699

10829 Sw 72 St, Miami, FL 33173
American
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Wendy's #01699, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 9, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

Across the inspection history, “equipment in poor repair” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Miami restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor outside of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
95
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 200+ppm).
41-18-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 200+ppm). Operator ran machine again for second concentration Chlorine 0ppm.
22-49-4
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager on duty unaware of proper chlorine ppm for dish machine.
53A-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed containers stored inside hand sink at front counter next to ice cream machine.
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean containers stacked on top of each other wet in dish area.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed standing reach in freezer in disrepair at dish area. As per operator will be fixed today.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor outside of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer/cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in freezer soiled at front counter.
22-16-4
50
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink missing vacuum breaker on one side.
29-42-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in dry storage area.
36-22-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler at front counter.
29-49-6
78
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
95
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
82
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By drive thru window.
36-34-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
90
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fry station: potatoe wedges (114F - Hot Holding) as per operator was made more than 15 minutes . Operator discarded and prepared new potato wedges (207F - Cooking). **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Back area nearby the office.
22-20-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter: scoop for half and half stored in standing water, temperature 72F. Discussed with the operator the proper methods. Observed the operator discard the water during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
78
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit onsite
16-37-1
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container no labeled located at the front counter area. Manager labeled container **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed fries cooler no in use.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed prep reach in cooler gasket soiled. Manager cleaned gaskets **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
74
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed at the three compartment sink at quaternary 400ppm+. Observed manager make new solution, quaternary 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink located by the sandwich prep area, operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Discussed with operator and provided the form with link on self printing the current license.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing multiple bracelets at the sandwich station prepping food for the customers.
13-07-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Nearby the office: tray with buns and biscuits stored under the zapper.
35B-02-4
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's #01699 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's #01699 on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wendy's #01699?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wendy's #01699.

How does Wendy's #01699 compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Wendy's #01699 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Wendy's #01699's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Wendy's #01699 have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wendy's #01699 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Wendy's #01699 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's #01699 is inspected around three times per year on average.