Wendy's 1945
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Wendy's 1945, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Apr 24, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Fort Lauderdale restaurant, which scores around 80. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2026
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Form emailed to operator
03F-10-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test kit
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Large machine in rear kitchen, slight pink like substance, employee cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Women- Bathrooms: Soiled floor, loose toilet paper on floor. Soiled hand wash sink Employee leaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
32-07-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee at cook line. Manager provided a hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
67
Dec 31, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of food debris inside kitchen each in freezer.
23-03-4
95
Dec 3, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on ceiling tiles in kitchen area.
36-34-5
95
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major 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 open chicken over ready to eat fries in reach in freezer. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towards at to go station hand sink. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in hallway by bathrooms. Operator placed roof tile in place **Corrected On-Site**
36-36-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters at cookline soiled with dust
23-03-4
70
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed spout at dining room soda machine soiled with mold like substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cooler door gaskets soiled with food debris on lowboy cooler door at front counter.
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed sewage odor inside men's restroom.
36-64-5
82
Oct 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed Dishwasher machine at 00ppm after several attempts. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: As per operator - Machine part has been ordered and waiting for installation. Operator using triple sink for proper dish sanitation. Observed triple sink at 200ppm (Quaternary) **Time Extended**
22-41-4
86
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor 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. Observed Dishwasher machine at 00ppm after several attempts.
22-41-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with gold bracelet. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
78
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance on interior of ice machine door, in kitchen.
22-20-5
95
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed full trash bags stored outside on ground next to dumpster.
33-09-4
95
Jan 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's 1945 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's 1945 on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's 1945?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wendy's 1945.
How does Wendy's 1945 compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Wendy's 1945 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Wendy's 1945's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's 1945 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Wendy's 1945 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Wendy's 1945 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's 1945 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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