Wendy's 7866

1631 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

American

Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Wendy's 7866 seven times, with records going back to 2022. Wendy's 7866 was last inspected on Oct 30, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

Wendy's 7866 scores about where you'd expect for a Fort Lauderdale restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 30, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Mar 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator doesn't not have proper measuring device for high temp dishwasher.

16-62-1

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. By ware washing area, plastic containers wet nesting while on drying rack. Operator properly stored containers to properly air dry. **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. In kitchen by fryer oil stored on floor. Operator moved oil to shelf **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Jul 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Apr 10, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Sep 18, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Drive thru - sour cream (46F). Per operator item was placed in unit approximately 2.5 hours ago. No items prepped or portioned. Operator moved item to walk in cooler to quick chill. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F and below. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. By womens restroom.

36-36-4

Basic - Cookline - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

May 5, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Aug 24, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef burgers stored over raw pork bacon in walk in cooler. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag hanging on shelf with single use supplies. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's 7866 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's 7866 on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Wendy's 7866 compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Wendy's 7866 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Wendy's 7866's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Wendy's 7866 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wendy's 7866 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 7866 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's 7866 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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