Wendy's

8100 W 33 Ave, Hialeah, FL 33018

American

Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Wendy's appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 25, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Hialeah sits at 76, putting Wendy's on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 25, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice inside hand wash sink located next to soda machine.

31A-11-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bathroom.

31B-04-4

Oct 30, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee mopping the floor then continued to prepare food without washing her hands first. Manager spoke to employee and employee washed her hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-29-4

Jan 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed wrist gold chain on employee handling food. Employee removed wrists jewelry. **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Aug 16, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 8, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In the prep cooler at prep line observed sour cream (50 F - Cold Holding); butter spread (48F - Cold Holding), as per manager items were stored in this unit since the night before. Manager discarded food on site. **Warning**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the prep cooler at prep line observed sour cream (50 F - Cold Holding); butter spread (48F - Cold Holding), as per manager items were stored in this unit since the night before. Manager discarded food on site. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Quaternary ammonium sanitizer 0 ppm in the three compartment sink, manager replaced water and added sanitation solution, QT sanitizer 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

22-43-4

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager unable to answered cold holding temperature specified by the food code. Coached manager basic Food Code temperatures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

53A-10-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employees personal not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public, in the reach-in cooler across from the ice machine. **Warning**

08B-49-4

Feb 20, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer at kitchen next to cook line. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Nov 2, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Next to the flat grill.

14-69-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer located next ti the flat grill

22-16-4

Jun 1, 2023

Complaint Full

3 minor violations.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Nov 7, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fish fillet (130F - Hot Holding) at fried holding area. Employee discarded fish fillet. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

13-07-4

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

33-19-4

Jul 13, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing all purpose cleaner by mop sink. No labeled. Manager labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in front of ice machine.

36-22-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled above pressure fryer.

23-03-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wendy's?

Across the inspection record, “employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wendy's.

How does Wendy's compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?

Wendy's most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Hialeah average of 76.

Has Wendy's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's have averaged around two violations 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.

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