Wendy's

645 Nw 57 Ave, Miami, FL 33126

American

Last inspected: Sep 26, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Wendy's, the earliest from 2022. Wendy's was last inspected on Sep 26, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “open dumpster lid”, which has been cited two times.

Wendy's latest score of 95 sits above the Miami average of 74. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Reach-in freezer have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line. During the inspection employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**

22-16-4

Aug 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - In-use tongs stored on hot holding basket handle between uses. During the inspection operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Jan 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee touched apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee pull up pants with bare hands, then begin filling sodas for customers. Inspector spoke to manager on coaching employees about proper handwash techniques.

12A-28-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at sink in men's restroom. Operator provided soap during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with dust behind soda fountain at drive thru window.

36-27-5

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at mop sink leaking faucet.

29-11-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents soiled with dust above warewash area.

36-34-5

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed plug missing at dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster, inspector provided form via email. **Corrective Action Taken**

51-13-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust build up on top of soda machine at drive thru window.

23-03-4

Sep 3, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles water damage in dining area

36-32-5

Basic - Observed water inside light fixtures on ceiling, dripping onto floor at time of inspection in kitchen area.

36-68-5

Jan 30, 2024

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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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 a cell phone on top of the main cook table.

40-06-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer door handle loose.

14-11-5

Jan 12, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Jul 18, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed a pan with old labeled. Manager took to wash. **Corrected On-Site**

16-46-4

Feb 1, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. By the mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**

29-34-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around the door frame and on the floor by the entrance.

14-69-4

Jul 21, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw burgers (48F - Cold Holding) inside the walk in cooler, operator placed food in the walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing wiping cloth in the hand washing sink.

31A-11-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

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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 Sep 26, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wendy's?

Across the inspection record, “open dumpster lid” 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 95 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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