Wendy's
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
67
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Wendy's, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 12, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to six violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Wendy's on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grilled onions chili in Drive thru area at 120 F according to manager less than one hour ago. Manager reheated chili 183 F **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed chili at 120 F. Manager reheated chili to 165 F. Chili 183 F **Corrective Action Taken**
03E-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on top of the hot holding unit station soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
67
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed one door standing reach in freezer interior soiled. During the inspection employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed 1 door reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located at the front counter drive through area. During the inspection employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. During the inspection employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
82
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee rubbing head and hair and begin working at drive thru, no handwash. Coached manager on proper techniques for handwash. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.observed raw eggs stored over ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler. Operator changed order for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink at kitchen area. Other hand sink is being used at front counter.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager unable to calibrate thermometer. Inspector calibrated thermometer with manager.
53A-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine slimy.
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of ice machine soiled with dust on vents. As per operator, vents are cleaned every two months.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler next to ice machine.
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in walk in freezer.
14-17-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor soiled with food in walk in freezer.
36-10-4
45
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 13, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Nov 9, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Reach in cooler, meat well: raw shell eggs (54F - ambient temperature ). As per operator, placed in the meat well 1 hour before the inspection. Operator placed the the raw shell eggs on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Meat well, observed 1 broken raw shell egg inside the tray with intact raw shell eggs. Operator discarded .
01B-14-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. The employees and general manager do not have knowledge of how long the meat patties are cooked on the flat top, the meat patties are by sight. Cooking temperatures are documented on a shift basis. Training is based on a training video 3 stages.
53B-15-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the meat well reach in cooler ambient temperature 49-52F. As per operator, the breaker keeps tripping off. Reach in cooler, meat well: raw shell eggs (54F - ambient temperature ). As per operator, placed in the meat well 1 hour before the inspection. Operator put in a service call for repair. Operator placed ice inside the meat well and checked the circuit breaker, flipped it back on. checked 15 minutes later, the ambient temperature of the meat well at 39F. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues on the bottom shelf of the salad reach in cooler.
22-16-4
61
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Frosty strawberry mix (45 F - Cold Holding); chocolate frosty mix (46 F - Cold Holding)located at the front counter area, according to manager mix been there since this morning.Munster (54 F - Cold Holding) located in the walk in cooler since yesterday.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Frosty strawberry mix (45 F - Cold Holding); chocolate frosty mix (46 F - Cold Holding)located at the front counter area, according to manager mix been there since this morning.Munster (54 F - Cold Holding) located in the walk in cooler since yesterday.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager Rachel De Sierra without a manager certification.
53A-01-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler running at 54 F
14-74-7
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed it. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed prep reach in cooler leaking water
29-49-6
52
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled behind equipments **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler fan cover soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
86
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef burgers (47F - Cold Holding) inside the walk in cooler, operator placed food in the walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Located in the kitchen area in front of the standing freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Wendy's.
How does Wendy's compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Wendy's most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Wendy's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Wendy's have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Wendy's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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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