Wendy's
Last inspected: Oct 17, 2025
82
Score
Across the available record, Wendy's has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 17, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Pompano Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 78, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Jul 11, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
78
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary 50 Ppm . Operator changed quaternary solution rechecked 300 Ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle on walk-in cooler broken.
14-11-5
90
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ultra pasteurized creamer (50F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in cardboard box per operator taken from walk in cooler and placed in reach in the morning. Held out of temperature less four hours.not portion or prepared today operator moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with long braids engaging in food preparation
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on hoshizaki reach in freezer
14-11-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Working containers of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name on take out window
02D-01-5
74
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
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 sliced American cheese at 47F make table at prep area; as per operator cheese was placed in cooler 4 hours prior. Foods not prepped or portioned today. Operator iced down cheese. Observed sliced American cheese @41F at 3PM. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of sugar not in original packaging not labeled with common name.
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not in use stored in mop bucket. Operator hung mop up. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed tomatoes over cheese in walk-in cooler. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed a/c unit leaking at walk-in cooler.
29-08-4
70
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
86
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee observed touching raw beef with barehands and immediately began touching cook line bottoms, fryer handles, tongs, and placing chicken in hot holding unit. Employee washed hands. Educated on site. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris-Walk in freezer
36-73-4
82
Nov 15, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed two containers of cheese sauce 108°F hot Holding. On French fries holding unit. Per operator products stored for approximately 30 minutes. Operator moved products to microwave for reheating **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 two steam tables one in the back with Chili at 9:40am (120°F reheating) since 8:30am/rechecked at 10:18am 151°F reheating. Second one on front counter area Chili at 9:58am (127°F reheating) since 8:15am , rechecked at 10:17am ( 138°F reheating) Product did not reheat to 165°F within 2 hours. Operator moved products to microwave for reheating to 165°F + **Corrective Action Taken**
03E-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach in cooler By to go window, butter spread 47°F cold Holding . Per operator product stored for approximately 10 minutes. Per operator product not prepared or portioned today. Operator moved to walk-in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under soda machine on to go window
36-73-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over bread storage. Operator moved bread **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust.( walk-in cooler fans)
23-03-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's on file is from Oct 17, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wendy's.
How does Wendy's compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?
Wendy's most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Pompano Beach average of 78.
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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