Wendy's 8961

355 W Hillsboro Blvd, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
American
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Wendy's 8961, the earliest from 2022. On Apr 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

Compared to the broader Deerfield Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 83, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of door of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance above ice machine.
36-34-5
90
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
95
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
90
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, on wall behind the triple sink in the ware wash area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on floor by mop sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
90
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in kitchen, manager filled soap dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of food on the floor in the freezer, manager picked up **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
86
Mar 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing chemical stored on cook line, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice chute soiled at self service drink station
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink in ware washing area. Operator refilled **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at 1 door stainless next to fryers
14-69-4
67
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At front counter by drive thru window.
31A-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters by drive thru window. Filters inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Manager setup with alternate chlorine solution, retested 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust, floor area by fryers.
23-03-4
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's 8961 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's 8961 on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

How does Wendy's 8961 compare to other restaurants in Deerfield Beach?

Wendy's 8961 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Deerfield Beach average of 83.

Has Wendy's 8961's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's 8961 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wendy's 8961 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 8961 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's 8961 is inspected around three times per year on average.