Wendy's 8294
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
39
Score
Across the available record, Wendy's 8294 has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 17, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
By comparison, the average Loxahatchee facility scores 76, putting Wendy's 8294 on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
8
Inspections
6
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. At steam table: chili with left over burgers (101F at 8:36am; 138F at 9:40am- Reheating) As per label and operator, since 7:39am. Chili did not reheat to 165F within 2 hours. See stop sale.
03E-02-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handled mop to mop floors then handled clean utensil to stir chili; no hand wash. Employee washed hands and cleaned and sanitized utensil. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in cooler: raw crispy chicken stored above ziplock bag with chili meat (left over burgers) - not all products commercially packaged. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. At steam table: chili with left over burgers(101F at 8:36am; 138F at 9:40am- Reheating) As per label and operator, since 7:39am. Chili did not reheat to 165F within 2 hours. 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 at front counter: half and half (45F - Cold Holding) As per operator, removed from cooler for order 15 mins prior. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator placed to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. As per operator dish machine is out of service. No out of service sign was posted. Operator affixed out of service sign to dish machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of frosty mix stored on floor of walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
39
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
74
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
74
Oct 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operator touched different sections of face then touched clean tong; no hand wash. Operator washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operator touched clothes and put hands in pockets then touched fryer basket ; no hand wash. Operator washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-28-4
74
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical 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. At single door stainless steel reach in freezer: Raw chicken stored over French fries. Chicken was in an open bag. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At make table: Swiss cheese slices (46F - Cold Holding) As per operator, placed at make table from walk in 2 hours prior. Not prepped or portioned today. Item was double panned. Operator placed in walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
74
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food ( bread) without washing hands first. Employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed an opened bag with breaded raw chicken stored above an opened bag with breaded raw fish inside reach in freezer on cook line. Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance( sanitation )not labeled. Advised operator to label bottle **Corrective Action Taken**
41-17-4
67
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 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.at 0 ppm. Operator transferred sanitation to 3 compartment sink quaternary 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items inside walk-in cooler Raw burgers, cheese sauce, 48°F cold Holding . Per operator products stored for approximately 1 hour. Per operator walk-in cooler was turned off for about 20 minutes. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Operator moved products to walk-in freezer **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.on clean utensils rack above 3 compartment sink
16-46-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler across from fryer station not working.
14-11-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's 8294 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's 8294 on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's 8294?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wendy's 8294.
How does Wendy's 8294 compare to other restaurants in Loxahatchee?
Wendy's 8294 most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Loxahatchee average of 76.
Has Wendy's 8294's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Wendy's 8294 have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Wendy's 8294 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Wendy's 8294 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's 8294 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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