Wendy's 1944
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Wendy's 1944 has 14 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 23, 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 one violation per visit.
Compared to the broader West Palm Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
64
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
78
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
78
Oct 11, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 4, 2024
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). Sanitizer dispensing container empty. Operator stated waiting for more chlorine sanitizer to be delivered, set up triple sink to quaternary 200pom to manually sanitize dishes. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched garbage grabber and then handled clean equipment and bags of food without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer; opened bad of raw chicken stored over opened bag of cooked potatoes. Operator moved potatoes above chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk-in freezer; opened bag of raw chicken stored over opened bag of raw fish. Operator moved raw fish. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
55
Jun 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. At front counter, Low boy refrigerator door panel loose. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: Same. Operator stated unit not used for TCS foods. **Time Extended**
14-36-5
95
Jun 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 9 small flying insects in rear of kitchen in dry storage area on boxes near covered bread racks. Advised operator to move bread racks to walk in cooler. Operator moved bread racks into walk in cooler. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. At front counter, Low boy refrigerator door panel loose. **Warning**
14-36-5
82
Mar 6, 2024
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. At prep area; insect control device installed over steam table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At prep area; cheese sauce thawing in standing water. Operator moved to microwave to be reheated for hot holding. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At wall behind drive thru drink station; accumulated grease/dust.
36-27-5
86
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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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 Low boy reach in cooler; individually packaged sour cream (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Low boy reach in cooler; individually packaged sour cream (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale.
03A-02-5
74
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
82
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumping coffee in hand sink by frosty macchiato front counter.
31A-11-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink hand sink by frosty machine.
29-20-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
82
Jul 6, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's 1944 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's 1944 on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
How does Wendy's 1944 compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Wendy's 1944 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Wendy's 1944's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's 1944 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 1944 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 1944 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's 1944 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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