Wendy's 10954

13485 Sw 288 St, Homestead, FL 33033

American

Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Wendy's 10954 stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 22, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Restaurants in Homestead average 70, so Wendy's 10954 is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 22, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Coached employee on proper procedures.

12A-16-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 150ppm) at front counter. Operator discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Aug 19, 2025

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door handle. Operator removed.

10-20-4

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop stored in potato wedges. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Feb 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Oct 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelets during food preparation.

13-07-4

Apr 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the dumpster pad.

29-34-4

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of food debris. Observed for the standing unit. **Corrected On-Site**

22-16-4

Nov 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomato (51F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler, as per Manager over 24 hours. Manager discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

16-03-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed next to soda machine near to pick up window. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Jun 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Sep 19, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's 10954 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's 10954 on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Wendy's 10954 compare to other restaurants in Homestead?

Wendy's 10954 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Homestead average of 70.

Has Wendy's 10954's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's 10954 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wendy's 10954 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 10954 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's 10954 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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