Wendy's 12338

2370 Sw 8 St, Miami, FL 33135
American
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Wendy's 12338, the earliest from 2022. On Dec 1, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

The pattern that stands out is “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation”, which has been cited three times.

Compared to the broader Miami restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Office wall: license display expired 10/01/24.
50-09-4
95
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees. Observed hamburger patties (46F - Cold Holding) near cook line. As Per operator, remove from walk in cooler and placed immediately in meat well for temporary storage for about half an hour before inspection. Operator had employee fully cook hamburger patties to 180F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled underneath cook line.
22-16-4
82
Nov 3, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed ice build up around the fan inside the stand up reach in freezer by the back drive-thru window. Operator instructed employee to unplug and clean the stand up reach in cooler during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed pull out drawers at the fry station soiled with potato wedges/food debris. Observed employee clean during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
90
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens.
53A-15-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
05-13-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Bottle of detergent in front of employee hand washing sink front line.
31A-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed kitchen employees wearing jewelry while working with food. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind Flat top cooking line.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris on top of menumaster oven, and grease on holding tables, cayenne equipment. Observed mold like substance on walk-in cooler door gaskets, observed dusty top surface of ice equipment. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris inside reach in cooler, salad cooler.
22-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's 12338 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's 12338 on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wendy's 12338?

Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wendy's 12338.

How does Wendy's 12338 compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Wendy's 12338 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Wendy's 12338's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's 12338 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wendy's 12338 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 12338 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's 12338 is inspected around two times per year on average.