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Wendy's #01717

30130 S Dixie Hwy, Homestead, FL 33033
American
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Wendy's #01717 has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 12, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly three violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average for Homestead sits at 70, putting Wendy's #01717 on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water on floor drain under 3 compartment sink, operator showed work order placed during inspection.
29-19-4
90
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observe a freezer outside of the building.
51-16-7
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee at cook line wearing a watch and jewelry. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
86
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm); Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm); (Not Set Up) **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area.
38-05-4
82
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
78
Mar 1, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee was instructed by Inspector on proper procedures.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed across flat grill, employee restocked during inspection, **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on clean plastic utensils at 2 compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
67
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding) at cook line. As per Manager less than 2 hours, Manager moved shredded cheese to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in clean metal containers next to dishwasher machine.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer door not closing properly.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of French toasts stored on floor at walk in freezer. Manager rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal water bottle inside unit next to prepared salad,located near ice machine. Manager discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe at walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) at cook line. Manager replaced solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
64
May 4, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
70
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at preparation area.
05-09-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0 ppm) at cook line. Manager changed the sanitizer solution. Final concentration 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
86
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's #01717 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's #01717 on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wendy's #01717?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wendy's #01717.

How does Wendy's #01717 compare to other restaurants in Homestead?

Wendy's #01717 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Homestead average of 70.

Has Wendy's #01717's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Wendy's #01717 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wendy's #01717 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 #01717 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's #01717 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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