Wendys 8468

8901 W Commercial Blvd, Tamarac, FL 33321
American
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 10 inspections at Wendys 8468, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 4, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Compared to the broader Tamarac restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
86
Nov 4, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
74
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
64
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with a purple substance. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Unable to dispense paper towels at hand wash sink next to front counter. Operator fixed. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Operator on cook line wearing Apple Watch while preparing food
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Hotel pans at triple sink area, still wet while stacked on top of each other
24-08-4
74
Sep 18, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
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. Walk in cooler; sliced tomatoes (51F). Per operator in unit more than 4 hours, portioned and prepared today. Observed plastic wrap on container. See stop sale
01B-02-5
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. Walk in cooler; sliced tomatoes (51F). Per operator in unit more than 4 hours, portioned and prepared today. Observed plastic wrap on container. See stop sale
03D-06-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Sliced tomatoes cooling when completely covered
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for dishwasher
16-37-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator unable to provide license
50-09-4
58
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink next to 3 Compartment sink Manager replaced paper towel **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk In Cooler Manager removed item and placed on shelf
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
74
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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. Dish machine reading 0ppm after two cycles. Display indicates issue with sanitizer dispenser. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Observed at callback inspection same. Ecolab Replacement parts not yet arrived to fix machine. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
86
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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. Dish machine reading 0ppm after two cycles. Display indicates issue with sanitizer dispenser. **Warning**
22-41-4
86
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendys 8468 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendys 8468 on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

How does Wendys 8468 compare to other restaurants in Tamarac?

Wendys 8468 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tamarac average of 77.

Has Wendys 8468's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendys 8468 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wendys 8468 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 Wendys 8468 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wendys 8468 is inspected around three times per year on average.