Wendy's 12729
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
100
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Wendy's 12729 stretching back to 2022. On Mar 2, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. 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.
“Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Compared to the broader Loxahatchee restaurant scene, where the average is 76, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Dishwasher has an error that says that the sanitizer is blocked. **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch sweater then prepared drink; no hand wash. Advised operator that employee should wash hands.
12A-28-4
74
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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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. Upon entering restaurant observed employee seating on the dining room , then observed employee entering the kitchen and started to prepared food without washing first. Advised manager or proper hand washing procedures to be train with employee , employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line steam table next to flat top grill sausage gravy 98F hot holding Per operator product stored for approximately 30 minutes Operator moved to microwave to be reheated to 165F+ **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Not use sign attached, per operator dishwasher machine is broken
16-55-4
67
Dec 30, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 20, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm) Operator corrected to (Quaternary 200ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher-0ppm (chlorine) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed manager cracked raw eggs then handled clean spatula and clean pans from rack; no hand wash. Manager washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch face then served cooked potatoes; no hand wash. Employee washed hands.
12A-25-4
55
Aug 5, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. At front counter: while scooping French fries with bare hands Cashier touched fries while packing it. Operator trained employee on proper handoff RTE food with gloves. Employee wear gloves **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Single door reach in freezer: raw chicken stored over French toast. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At make table in prep area: shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); ghost pepper cheese (47F - Cold Holding) Not prepared or portioned today. As per operator, was held from overnight. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At make table in prep area: shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); ghost pepper cheese (47F - Cold Holding) Not prepared or portioned today. As per operator, was held from overnight. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. At front counter near prep area: cooked chili 133F at 9:32 ; 150F at 10:07am. Reheating since 8am as per operator. Food did not reheat to 165F within 2 hours. Operator removed to conventional oven to reheat to +165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03E-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). Provided poster to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In chemical holder near front counter: Spray bottle of blue chemical not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No bin with a closed lid provided in female bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line: Oil dripping from hood.
23-03-4
35
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal( raw breaded chicken )food stored over or with ready-to-eat food ( breaded cheese) in a reach in freezer on cook line not all products commercially packaged. Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical( bathroom cleaner bottle )improperly stored above prep table next to cooler on front counter area. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Hand washing sink on mens restroom. Advised operator to clean **Corrective Action Taken**
32-07-4
Basic - Boxes with French fries and chicken inside walk-in freezer stored on floor. Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under shelves outside walk-in cooler
36-73-4
64
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment ( personal call phone)or utensils and then engaged in , handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.while preparing tomatoes. Employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. Observed a container with strawberries inside walk-in cooler. Operator discarded See stop sale.
01B-07-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By prep area. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by prep area. Operator removed ice **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's 12729 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's 12729 on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's 12729?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wendy's 12729.
How does Wendy's 12729 compare to other restaurants in Loxahatchee?
Wendy's 12729 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Loxahatchee average of 76.
Has Wendy's 12729's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's 12729 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 12729 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 12729 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's 12729 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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