Wendy's 8638
Last inspected: Apr 27, 2026
90
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Wendy's 8638 stretching back to 2022. On Apr 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “employee personal items stored” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Wendy's 8638's latest score of 90 sits above the Hollywood average of 75. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 27, 2026
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket by machine not inverted. Manager corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
90
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
86
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
May 2, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. chili reheating since 6:45 am(9:05AM) (89F - Reheating). Chili reheated with pre cooked beef made in house, chili did not reach 165F within 2 hours. See Stop Sale
03E-02-5
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Probe thermometer has silicone sleeve. Under sleeve and probe thermometer soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
22-12-5
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. chili reheating since 6:45 am(9:05AM) (89F - Reheating). Chili reheated with pre cooked beef made in house, chili did not reach 165F within 2 hours.
01B-02-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at drive thru wall next to steam table
36-24-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop buried in ice in ice machine. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
58
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink with hose attached. Discussed with operator
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles soiled at dining room drink station, operator cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
78
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, chili (48F - Cooling). Per manager prepared day before and in unit overnight. Manager discarded as product kept only for wastage inventory - container not marked as Do No Use. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03D-02-5
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 chlorine after multiple attempts. **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like buildup along baffle in ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Scale like buildup on top of dish machine around chemical dispenser units. **Warning**
16-21-4
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. Digital screen at machine states infrared sensor for sanitizer pellets blocked. Machine not sanitizing. **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on top of open box of plastic cups on storage shelf. Employee removed jacket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
61
May 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided vomit form to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at cookline handwashing sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs at cookline oven handle. Operator removed and placed in triple sink to clean. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
78
Mar 20, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
58
Aug 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Jan 31, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Main kitchen walk in cooler- observed 6 inch pan of raw beef patties being stored over ice cream mixture. Employee moved raw beef patties to storage shelf with raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Main kitchen hand washing sink at safe deposit box- observed gallon container inside hand washing sink- employee removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Main kitchen prep table shelf across from oven- observed employee personal keys on shelf. Employee removed personal keys. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Main kitchen prep table shelf at oven- observed soiled wiping cloth on shelf. Employee removed wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
70
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Main kitchen prep station- observed employee with earbuds in ear.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Main kitchen prep table- observed employee with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Main kitchen 3 compartment sink- observed cheese sauce thawing in standing water.
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink floor.
42-01-4
82
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Main kitchen at hot holding station- observed large cube of ice inside hand washing sink. Operator removed ice. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Main kitchen dry storage shelf at office- observed employee personal bag on dry storage shelf next to case of ketchup. Employee removed ice. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's 8638 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's 8638 on file is from Apr 27, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's 8638?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wendy's 8638.
How does Wendy's 8638 compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?
Wendy's 8638 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Hollywood average of 75.
Has Wendy's 8638's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's 8638 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wendy's 8638 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 8638 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's 8638 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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