Wendy's
1840 E Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Beach, FL 33060 · Permanent Food Service · License 1608086
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 18 complaint inspection3 high priority (fixed on the spot, 2 repeats)-13
- Administrative complaint on Aug 18Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score67
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- First visitAug 18, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
At front cold unit, Sliced Cheese (67°F - Cold Holding); per operator, food not prepped or portioned today. Food moved from walk in cooler to cooler on cook line and held for approximately 1.5 hours. Food was returned to walk in cooler to quick chill.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
At front warmer, Chicken Nuggets (118°F - Hot Holding), per operator, food prepared and held in unit for approximately 30 minutes. Advised manager to reheat food. Manager voluntarily discarded food.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Comminuted meat not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 155°F for 17 seconds or equivalent time/temperature combination as specified in cooking chart.
At cook line; Hamburgers (125°F - Cooking). Advised employee to reheat food. Educated employees on proper cooking temperature for meat. Advised employee to reheat food. Manager voluntarily discarded food.
Fixed on the spot
Earlier inspections 1
A94Routine inspection2 violations, 2 high priority No follow-up needed
- First visitJul 17, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
2 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
In cold unit on cook line/ Sliced Cheese (49°F - Cold Holding);per operator, food not prepped or portioned today, food held in walk in cooler and moved to cooler on cook line, and held for approximately 3 hours. Food was moved back to reach in cooler to quick chill.
Fixed on the spot
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
In warmer on cook line, Chicken Nuggets (125°F - Hot Holding); per operator, food held for approximately 15 minutes in unit. Food was voluntarily discarded by operator.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.