Wendy's 2403

2471 N University Dr, Sunrise, FL 33322
American
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged 15 inspections at Wendy's 2403, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 18, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to four violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food”, which has been cited three times.

By comparison, the average Sunrise facility scores 78, putting Wendy's 2403 on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

15
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw beef patties to ready-to-eat beef patties and proceeded to go inside walk in cooler to label bags of soup without washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fries Station- ; Cooked Chicken Tenders (110-125F - Hot Holding). Per Manager food item in unit less than an hour. Manager reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Atosa freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing dangling bracelets. Removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
67
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fries Station- ; Breakfast Potatoes (119-121F - Hot Holding). Per Manager food item in unit less than an hour. Observed unit not turned on. Manager reheated **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. Water leaking from ceiling in dining room. Maintenance arrived during inspection and started fixing. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing dangling bracelet.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers on middle shelf above triple sink next to dishwashing machine. Manager stored to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dining room.
36-22-4
70
Sep 26, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees. In the kitchen on the prep cart sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding).Not prepared or portioned today. On food prep cart for 30 minutes.Operator discarded voluntarily. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under the hand wash sink under display screens compartment soild with debris. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
82
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cooked chicken (110-118F - Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than one hour. Employee reheated in microwave. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
86
Jun 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. On the front line make table, diced tomatoes (48F - Cooling). The diced tomatoes were diced at 9:00am, 6.5 hours ago. The tomatoes were discarded. See stop sale
03D-06-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. On the front line make table, diced tomatoes (48F - Cooling). The diced tomatoes were diced at 9:00am, 6.5 hours ago. The tomatoes were discarded. See stop sale
01B-02-5
74
Dec 13, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 5, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
70
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 3 flying insects flying around dry storage area. One flying insect flying around office. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed fish stored uncovered in walk-in freezer. PIC covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
82
Jul 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects flying in employee lunch room. Observed two flying insects flying around preparation area.
35A-02-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk-in freezer/Reach in freezer Observed opened bag of fish uncovered and unprotected. Employee tied bag. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
82
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Jun 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
95
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's 2403 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's 2403 on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wendy's 2403?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wendy's 2403.

How does Wendy's 2403 compare to other restaurants in Sunrise?

Wendy's 2403 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Sunrise average of 78.

Has Wendy's 2403's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Wendy's 2403 have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Wendy's 2403 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 2403 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's 2403 is inspected around four times per year on average.