Wendys
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
82
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Wendys, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 3, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
Restaurants in Sunrise average 78, so Wendys is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-03: At the time of callback inspection, violation not complied. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In main dining room - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-03: establishment under renovation. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
82
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Cold table; raw shell eggs (55F). As per operator foods not portioned or prepared today. In unit less than 4hrs. Operator moved to lowboy cooler for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - No handwash sink located in or immediately adjacent to bathroom. Men's bathroom sink inoperable, covered in black sheet. **Warning**
31A-06-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In main dining room
36-36-4
Basic - Light not functioning. In walk in unit, light burned out. No longer functioning **Warning**
36-62-4
61
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Stored food not covered. 1)In reach in freezer, open bag of food. 2)Open bag of fries in walk in freezer. Operator placed inside a closed container. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-12-5
95
Jun 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink next to drive through window. Operator restocked **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in cooler next to cook line
14-69-4
86
Jan 13, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in mop sink
35A-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 4 ceiling tiles missing in dining area, new ceiling tiles awaiting to be replaced. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-36-4
74
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed chili (114F - Reheating at 9:32am. Reheating since 7:30. Inspectors advised PIC to rapid heat chili. Second temperature 127F at 9:55. Item did not make it to 165 within 2 hours. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (42-47F - Cold Holding. Items wet placed in cooler approximately 15mins prior to inspection. Item was packed above fill line. PIC removed top layer and placed in cooler to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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 (114F - Reheating at 9:32am. Reheating since 7:30. Inspectors advised PIC to rapid heat chili. Second temperature 127F at 9:55. Item did not make it to 165 within 2 hours. See stop sale.
03E-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - Dry storage Observed vents in dry storage with an accumulation of dust.
36-34-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - Hot holding unit above reach in cooler. Observed thong stored over equipment handle. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
58
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Copy of form sent to manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Drive through window Observed utensils being stored in standing water at 74F. Manager removed from standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
86
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at drive thru ice bin. Operator removed ice scoop and placed in holder. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendys last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendys on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
How does Wendys compare to other restaurants in Sunrise?
Wendys most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Sunrise average of 78.
Has Wendys' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendys have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wendys 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 Wendys inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wendys is inspected around three times per year on average.
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