Wendy's 1940

499 N State Road 7, Margate, FL 33063

American

Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Wendy's 1940 has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 2, 2025. 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.

When inspectors have written things up, “employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Margate restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with grease by back exit door

36-73-4

Sep 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at front counter hand sink. Operator provided during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish washer soiled with debris. Operator cleaned top of dish washer **Corrected On-Site**

16-21-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Operator wearing bracelet yes while working with food.

13-07-4

Jun 4, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in front of of three compartment sink.

36-22-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bottom of Hoshizaki reach in freezer have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Jul 22, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jul 15, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jan 19, 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. Employee in kitchen area wearing multiple bracelets. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Jul 31, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw opener bag with chicken patties stored over French tossed in hoshizaki freezer. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Observed floor at dishwashing area covered with standing water.

36-22-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

Feb 21, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed burger patties cold held at 46 degrees Fahrenheit at cookline. Per operator, item placed in unit 30 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator place ice pack on item for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed handwash sink at front line used as dump sink, evidence by waste ice found inside.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Unnecessary item in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. -Observed a bicycle stored in dishwashing area.

43-08-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee food storage on shelves above take out containers.

12B-07-4

Nov 8, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on cooked burger patties stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, item was cooked on 11/07/2022.

02C-02-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employees bags and clothes stored on shelves in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed a uncovered container with cooked butter patties stored in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's 1940 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's 1940 on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wendy's 1940?

Across the inspection record, “employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wendy's 1940.

How does Wendy's 1940 compare to other restaurants in Margate?

Wendy's 1940 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Margate average of 80.

Has Wendy's 1940's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's 1940 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 1940 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 1940 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's 1940 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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