Wendys
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
100
Score
Wendys appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 18, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “employee washed hands with cold water”, showing up two times.
The city-wide average for Fort Lauderdale sits at 80, putting Wendys on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee turn on cold water faucet only and then wash hands. Employee rewashed hands with hot and cold water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-19-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary 0 Ppm. Operator changed solution rechecked 400 Ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic sanitizer substance not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Ethide Joseph
53A-03-7
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not stored inverted or protected from contamination at take out window.
25-06-4
58
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee only turn on cold water handle to wash hands. Explained to employee correct hand washing technique. Employee washed hands with hot and cold water. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-19-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes (51-53F - Cold Holding) tomatoes were combined from other station per employee held out of temperature less than two hours. Employee moved to lower cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced chicken (132-134F - Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than 1 hour. Operator placed in microwave to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior right side of ice machine mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Working containers of food sugar removed from original container not identified by common name. Located at to window.
02D-01-5
58
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located by three compartment sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of russet potatoes on the floor in outside freezer. Operator elevated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water handle spinning at three compartment sink. Employee tightened screw. **Corrected On-Site**
29-08-4
82
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch jeans then put on gloves and engage in food preparation without washing hands
12A-28-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of ice machine
36-22-4
82
Nov 29, 2023
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 in reach-in freezer raw chicken over ready to eat French toast. Operator moved to walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink splitter with one back-flow vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizing solution in three compartment sink at 400ppm. Operator drained and set up; 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
64
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Main kitchen dry storage at hot water heater- observed 10 live flying insects flying around vacuum cleaner. Main kitchen storage shelf by walk in cooler door- observed 5 live flying insects flying around package bread crumbs on storage shelf. Main kitchen office- observed 3 live flying insects flying around office door. Mop sink- observed 3 live flying insects flying around mop. Front counter hand washing sink- observed 5 live flying insects flying around and landing on wall at hand washing sink. Front register counter- observed 3 live flying insects flying around register and landing on plastic Togo Wendy's beverage cups. Drive through window- observed 4 live flying insects flying around and landing on ice cream mixture machine and ice bin. Dining area condiments service counter- observed approximately 30 live flying insects flying around inside cabins and landing on package ketchup and soda syrup cartridges. -observed 5 live flying insects landing on packaged single service sugar, forks knives and spoons. Dining area- observed 3 live flying insects flying around and landing on dining table. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Fry station and drive through window- observed employees operating registers and return to service line and fry station prepare ready to eat food without washing hands. -Front counter register-observed employee exit establishment and go outside return to kitchen no hand washing. **Warning**
12A-16-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Main kitchen outside walk in cooler door- observed standing water on the floor. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. **Warning**
21-09-4
67
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 21, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendys last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendys on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendys?
Across the inspection record, “employee washed hands with cold water” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wendys.
How does Wendys compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Wendys most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Wendys' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendys have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wendys 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wendys is inspected around three times per year on average.
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