Wendys 1696

3075 45 St, West Palm Beach, FL 33407

American

Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Wendys 1696 has been inspected 12 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 5, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Wendys 1696's latest score of 100 sits above the West Palm Beach average of 79. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 5, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 4, 2026

Routine - Food

4 critical violations.

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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 (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator ran machine twice, each time Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Advised Operator to set up triple sink to manually sanitize dishes. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

22-41-4

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. Employee(s) touched hair while adjusting/repositioning and then continued to handle clean equipment, clean utensils and prepare food for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee(s) who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

12A-25-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cart inside walk-in cooler; cheese sauce (50F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, cart with items on it removed from temperature control for approximately 1 hour while receiving delivery, returned to cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet. Advised Operator to install vacuum breaker on splitter with hose attached. **Warning**

29-42-4

Aug 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of One door reach in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: **Time Extended**

22-16-4

Aug 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Mar 19, 2025

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Mar 11, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Oct 7, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. At Kitchen; Employee handled raw chicken then handled cooked beans within washing hands Advised operator who educated employee Employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site**

12A-12-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At Handwash sink; Standing water on floor, water dripping from the ceiling. At Walk-in Cooler; standing water on floor in cooler

36-22-4

Jan 22, 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. Missing on one side of the splitter at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**

29-34-4

Basic - Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. Hood system over grill not working .

36-65-5

Oct 3, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 21, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Aug 16, 2022

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....cheese 56°, white cheese 50° in cold hold well at sandwich station being held an hour . Manager time marked on food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed....quat +500 ppm. Manager corrected it at 400 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

41-18-4

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner...soap holder broken .

14-10-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water due to dripping water from the ceiling.

36-22-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid...employee closed **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Jul 6, 2022

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendys 1696 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendys 1696 on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wendys 1696?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wendys 1696.

How does Wendys 1696 compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?

Wendys 1696 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the West Palm Beach average of 79.

Has Wendys 1696's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendys 1696 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wendys 1696 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 Wendys 1696 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wendys 1696 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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