Wendy's #02272
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
52
Score
Going back to 2022, Wendy's #02272 has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 13, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Wendy's #02272's latest score of 52 falls below the Miami average of 74. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed blue cheese at 48F at prep table across fryer station. As per operator less than 1 hour. Operator discarded and placed a new batch. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed vacuum breaker on the mop sink is missing its top cap and also missing a vacuum breaker at splitter added to hose Bibb at mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled spray hose at Prep sink across from 3 compartment sink. Observed soiled with dust and grease the top of the hot holding unit for fries.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed soiled interior of chlorine dishwashing machine and dishwashing racks .
16-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer fans insulation area.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs handling on over door next to fryer.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled wall behind soda post mix storage rack at the back of the kitchen, also observed soiled wall behind ice machine. Observed soiled gasket of walk in cooler door.
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Single service cup used as scoop holster.
25-32-4
52
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents above dry storage shelves with dust build up. Manager had vents cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers stored above 3 compartment sink wet nesting. Coached manager on correct procedures.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed one plastic food container located on shelves unit above sink in ware-wash area in poor condition. Container discarded by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the walk in freezer located across of dry storage shelves to have ice build up on door frame. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4
82
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 small flying insects at storage shelves in front of the three compartment sink not landing on food. Informed manager. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. As per manager they use time control for cut tomatoes and cut lettuce, items not observed during the inspection. Provided time Temperature Control Form to manager via email. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in single door reach cooler at drive through window. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior lid of ice machine soiled with mold like substance, informed manager. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed ice Machine with mold like growth on the inner sides of the lid and cage of the Machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed 2 vents soiled over ice machine. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed one damaged ceiling tile above 3 compartment sink. Manager stated repair already called in to company. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one small dead roach in three compartment sink at warewashing area. Informed manager and he removed and discarded insect. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor at drain under 2 compartment sink and floor at drive through window soiled with accumulated old food debris. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at walk in freezer door, observed filter storage on ice machine soiled with accumulated dust, observed walk in shelving in walk in cooler soiled and well at front counter soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
52
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Nov 22, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By three compartment sink area.
36-34-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave oven soiled. Manager directed an employee to clean and detail. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-08-4
86
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - 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.
53B-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pans not inverted to dry at three compartment sink area. Manager inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed cups with water used for personal consumption next to hand washing sink by drive through window.
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed more than one employee with jewelry engaged in preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water by reach in cooler next to ice machine.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of French fries stored on the floor or walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets of walk in doors with a mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At two compartment sink.
29-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's #02272 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's #02272 on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's #02272?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Wendy's #02272.
How does Wendy's #02272 compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Wendy's #02272 most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Wendy's #02272's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's #02272 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Wendy's #02272 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Wendy's #02272 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's #02272 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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