Wetzel's Pretzels

11401 Nw 12 St #248, Miami, FL 33172

American

Last inspected: Jul 29, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Wetzel's Pretzels, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 29, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Ice scoop handle in contact with ice” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 29, 2025

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 mini hot dogs (65F - Cold Holding) stored at front counter preparará, as per staff for less the two hours. Staff relocated product to reach-in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed across all scoop with not handle inside cheese bag at reach-in freezer unit.

14-01-5

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

10-08-5

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service drinking cup stored not inverted at front counter area.

25-06-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed inside quinoa st front counter under preparation table.

21-12-4

Oct 22, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed employee Miguel Garcia hired less than 30 days and not prove of reporting to the person in charge about health activities.

11-26-1

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed lid stored inside handwashing sink by ice machine, staff removed lid. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two tanks of CO not properly chained. **Repeat Violation**

51-11-4

Jan 26, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secured inside kitchen.

51-11-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside soda machine at front counter.

10-08-5

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed tong handle touching cinnamon powder at front counter.

10-01-5

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sausages thawing at room temperature by three compartment sink. Operator stored sausages inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

May 1, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside Employee restrooms.

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets under front counter. Operator cleaned them. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wetzel's Pretzels last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wetzel's Pretzels on file is from Jul 29, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wetzel's Pretzels?

Across the inspection record, “ice scoop handle in contact with ice” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wetzel's Pretzels.

How does Wetzel's Pretzels compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Wetzel's Pretzels most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Wetzel's Pretzels' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wetzel's Pretzels have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Wetzel's Pretzels 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 Wetzel's Pretzels inspected?

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

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