Wendys Po 1

65 Florida Turnpike, Pompano Beach Service Plaza Mm, Pompano Beach, FL 33064

American

Last inspected: Oct 31, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show 11 inspections at Wendys Po 1 stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Oct 31, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Wendys Po 1's latest score of 67 falls below the Pompano Beach average of 78. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 31, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jul 29, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Dec 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soda in hand sink basin at front counter.

31A-11-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop heads stored in mop sink drain in ware washing area.

42-01-4

Jul 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Apr 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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

22-20-5

Feb 20, 2024

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris on floors under front counter and under equipment in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris on floors under front counter and under equipment in kitchen. **Time Extended**

36-73-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning at the hood above cookline in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Light not functioning at the hood above cookline in kitchen. **Time Extended**

36-62-4

Feb 19, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1. One live small flying insect flying near front service counter. 2. Five live small flying insects resting on wall around handsink at front counter. **Admin Complaint**

35A-02-6

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

22-20-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Sweater stored with single serve lids at the front counter. **Warning**

40-06-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris on floors under front counter and under equipment in kitchen. **Warning**

36-73-4

Basic - Light not functioning at the hood above cookline in kitchen. **Warning**

36-62-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the front counter. **Warning**

31B-04-4

Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Single serve syrup stored in container with spilled syrup at the front counter. **Warning**

25-17-4

Dec 1, 2023

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Nov 30, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cut tomato (58F), sliced cheese (50F), Chopped boiled egg (47F), and grilled chicken (48F) at 11:00am. All foods prepared or portioned today at 7:30am per operator. Monitored until 11:20am with no temperature changes. Operator placed items in walk in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03D-15-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine located by the dry storage area. **Warning**

22-20-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. 1. Bottom of reach in freezer in warewash area. 3. Reach in freezer door gaskets in warewash area. **Warning**

23-03-4

Jun 23, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 18, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendys Po 1 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendys Po 1 on file is from Oct 31, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wendys Po 1?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wendys Po 1.

How does Wendys Po 1 compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?

Wendys Po 1 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Pompano Beach average of 78.

Has Wendys Po 1's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendys Po 1 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Wendys Po 1 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 Wendys Po 1 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wendys Po 1 is inspected around four times per year on average.

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