Wendy's

200 Sw 8 St, Miami, FL 33130

American

Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Wendy's appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. Wendy's was last inspected on Feb 19, 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 three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Miami restaurants, the typical score is 74; Wendy's is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 19, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chute soiled at soda machine at lobby area.

22-02-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed staff doing food preparation at prep area while wearing watch.

13-07-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside RIF across from 3CS.

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed WIC gasket soiled.

23-03-4

Aug 8, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Observed 3CS quaternary concentration at 100 ppm. Manager corrected solution to 200+ ppm. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed open bag of raw sausage patties over open bag of French toasts at reach-in freezer across from 3CS. Manager properly arranged products. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dishmachine not functioning. As per manager, it is not being used.

16-55-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at preparation table grooved.

14-09-4

Mar 17, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 25, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment no written procedures for time as a public health control, provided to manager via email.

03F-10-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with sugar by coffee machine not identified as its common name.

02D-01-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soda boxes stored on floor by ice machine at back area.

08B-38-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed underneath 3 compartment sink plumbing leaking water into the floor.

29-08-4

Jan 8, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed in butter container.

14-14-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed reach in freezer interior soiled at reach in freezer across from warewashing area.

22-02-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

23-24-4

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

23-03-4

Jun 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Sep 6, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed behind building outside, hose no vacuum breaker.

29-34-4

Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Observed at men bathroom.

32-11-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels on men bathroom and next to 3 compartment sink. Manager provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at dining area.

36-36-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile water damage at dining area by side door on south side.

36-32-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook at fryer no hair restraint.

13-03-4

Show all 7 inspections Show less

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wendy's?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two 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 two times per year on average.

Nearby Restaurants

El Gallito Grill

205 Sw 8Th Ave

Score: 10 — High Risk

Mcdonald's

299 Sw 8 St

Score: 52 — High Risk

Vale Food Company Brickell

900 S Miami Ave Ste 125

Score: 30 — High Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Miami → American restaurants in Florida → American restaurants in Miami