Wendy's

18880 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 331577736

American

Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged 10 inspections at Wendy's, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 25, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “ice buildup in standing reach-in freezer” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Wendy's latest score of 78 sits above the Miami average of 74. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 25, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection next to the dumpster area. And a hose bib by the drive thru.

29-34-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at the front line.

14-11-5

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed scoop not stored inverted inside plastic containers above 3 compartment sink. Manager fix them. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Oct 20, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup in standing reach-in freezer, located at cooking line.

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed standing reach in freezer gaskets soiled. During the inspection employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Jun 16, 2025

Complaint Full

3 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed on under-counter prep cooler at cook line gasket in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-16: Observed on under-counter prep cooler at cook line gasket in disrepair; at time of callback. **Time Extended**

14-11-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the reach in freezer located next to the flat grill at cook line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-16: Observed in the reach in freezer located next to the flat grill at cook line; at time of callback. **Time Extended**

14-69-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in under counter cooler located by take out window. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-16: No ambient thermometer in under counter cooler located by take out window; at time of callback. **Time Extended**

05-09-4

Jun 13, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in a small under-counter cooler at take out area observed sour cream (50 F - Cold Holding); individually packed butter (51F - Cold Holding); chocolate milk (50 F - Cold Holding), as per manager they have been opening and closing the cooler for the past 2 hours. Instructed operator to manage unit temperature and to add ice to food products to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in under counter cooler located by take out window.

05-09-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed some food containers wet nesting above the 2 compartment sink at ware washing area.

24-08-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed on under-counter prep cooler at cook line gasket in disrepair.

14-11-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the reach in freezer located next to the flat grill at cook line. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Jan 30, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing bracelets engaging in food preparation at kitchen area.

13-07-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in cooler located in kitchen area across from flattop griddle.

14-69-4

Jul 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Feb 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the reach in cooler next to the flat grill cheese (50F - Cold Holding), as per manager for less than 1 hour. Manager transferred cheese to inside the cooler to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Oct 30, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored over to go food wrapping papping paper in the cook line. Employee removed cell phone and manager discarded first layer of paper in contact with the phone. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Oct 25, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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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, “ice buildup in standing reach-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Wendy's.

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

Wendy's most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Wendy's inspection record improved over time?

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