Wendy's 8571

2500 W Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Beach, FL 33069

American

Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Wendy's 8571 has been inspected eight times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 16, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up two times.

Wendy's 8571's latest score of 64 falls below the Pompano Beach average of 78. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 16, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Jul 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Nov 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed sign on dish machine broken. Operator stated equipment is being washed rinse sanitize in three compartment sink.

16-55-4

Aug 20, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee washing hands with cold water. Employee turned on hot water **Corrected On-Site**

12A-19-4

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 flying insects in mop sink. Operator killed and cleaned and sanitized are. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-02-6

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed tomatoes over sliced tomatoes and mayonnaise. Operator placed tomatoes on another shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Jan 17, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced American cheese at 49F. Operator states item was placed in cooler 3 hours prior. Operator placed ice under and on top of bin to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee placing ready to eat chicken in small containers with no gloves at back kitchen prep table. Operator advised employee to use gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**

09-01-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed open package of raw beef patties in walk-in cooler. Operator covered for protection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone above prep table at back kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Aug 4, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. ; raw shell eggs (64F - Cold Holding) next to flat top. Operator states eggs Out less than four hours. Placed in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-03-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. French fries (126F - Hot Holding) next to fryers. Operator states fries in unit less than four hours ago. Voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer end of cook line

14-69-4

Jan 20, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Oct 31, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed an opened bag with raw chicken stored above an opened bag with French toast sticks inside reach in freezer. 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. Observed inside walk-in cooler Raw burgers 49°F cold Holding, cheese 49°F cold Holding , sliced tomatoes 49°F cold Holding Per operator walk-in cooler on defrost. Operator turned on Walk-in cooler Per operator products stored for approximately 2 hours. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today Rechecked walk-in cooler products at 47°F cold Holding **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean utensils for grabbing cooked chicken out of fryer without washing hands. Operator educated employee Employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site**

12A-27-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's 8571 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's 8571 on file is from Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wendy's 8571?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wendy's 8571.

How does Wendy's 8571 compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?

Wendy's 8571 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Pompano Beach average of 78.

Has Wendy's 8571's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's 8571 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 8571 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 8571 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's 8571 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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