Wendy's

11383 Palmetto Park Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33428
American
Last inspected: Jul 1, 2024
86
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Wendy's has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 1, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Wendy's latest score of 86 sits above the Boca Raton average of 74. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 live small flying insects landing on the menu board over the front counter. 5 small flying insects landing on shelf and boxes of single service items in the kitchen.
35A-02-6
86
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the cookline make table, sliced cheddar (65F - Cold Holding); crumbled blue cheese (65F - Cold Holding). The items were being held in the table for less than 3 hours. Ice bags were added to the pans to chill and cold hold. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
74
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep area counter near cookline- Raw shell eggs 70F- cold holding- food left out at room temperature- food out of temperature for 20 minutes- operator placed in reach in cooler to quick chill.
03A-02-5
86
Jan 25, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meat cooler - hamburger (46F - Cold Holding), per operator statement item moved to unit at 3 pm. Operator removed and stored in freezer to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal phone, car keys stored on shelf above meat cooler. Operator removed items and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles above front counter with water damage and slow leak from outside water.
36-32-5
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's on file is from Jul 1, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wendy's?

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.

How does Wendy's compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?

Wendy's most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Boca Raton average of 74.

Has Wendy's inspection record improved over time?

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

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