Wendy's Restaurant

82201 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036

American

Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Wendy's Restaurant has seven inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 15, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

Across the inspection history, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Restaurants in Islamorada average 69, so Wendy's Restaurant is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 15, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior top of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Aug 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can in front of handwashing sink **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Jan 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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

29-42-4

Aug 2, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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

29-42-4

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chili cooling in walk-in cooler overnight at 55F

03D-02-5

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Chili covered and cooling over night in walk-in cooler at 55F

03D-15-4

Basic - Box of Soda syrup stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Feb 23, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. No hot water in the establishment at time of inspection. Employees are washing hands with cold water.

12A-19-4

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

29-42-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. The water heater is not working , a new water heater has been installed but it is not connected to the electrical at time of inspection. Electrician is scheduled for installing today

27-16-4

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. The water heater is not working , a new water heater has been installed but it is not connected to the electrical at time of inspection. The dish machine is on a separate water heater that is operational

27-06-4

Nov 30, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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

29-42-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-04-4

Oct 21, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's Restaurant on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wendy's Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Wendy's Restaurant.

How does Wendy's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Islamorada?

Wendy's Restaurant most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Islamorada average of 69.

Has Wendy's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Wendy's Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wendy's Restaurant 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 Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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