Wetzel Pretzel

12801 W Sunrise Blvd Ste 1051, Sunrise, FL 33323 · Permanent Food Service · License 1625298

B
Grade B
Safety score 80 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 29, 2026 (9 days ago)

What drove the grade

Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.High priority · fixed by the Oct 29 follow-up · 3 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 28 routine inspection
    2 high priority (1 fixed by the Oct 29 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot), 2 basic
    -8
  • Administrative complaint on Oct 28, since fixed
    Reduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
    -12
  • Safety score80

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 3 visits

Latest inspection

Routine inspection

4 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. Follow-up visitOct 29, 2026 Fixed at follow-up

    The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.

    All earlier violations corrected.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitOct 28, 2026 Administrative complaint

    Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.

    4 violations found:

    • 2 High priority
    • 2 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority2

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee washed hands with no soap while engaging in food preparation.

      Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.

      1) Approximately 8 Rodent droppings on floor under rack in dry storage area..

      Administrative complaint

    Basic2

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Case of water stored on floor in dry storage area.

      Elevated during inspection.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hole in or other damage to wall.

      Observed Hole on wall next to Employees handwashing sink in dry storage area

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

B89Routine inspection6 violations, 1 high priority No follow-up needed
  1. First visitAug 18, 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.

    6 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 1 Intermediate
    • 4 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.

      Employee started shift proceeded to grab a bag to serve guest's cheesy dog without washing hands . Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.

      Fixed on the spot

    Intermediate1

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

      Manager labeled degreaser spray bottles during inspection.

      Fixed on the spot

    Basic4

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Cases of Water Stored on floor in back area and cases of lemonade stored on floor in walk in freezer.

      Elevated during inspection.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: 1 Ceiling tile missing in back of the house.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.

Most cited

Food protection and cross-contamination2
Handwashing and hygienic practices2
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation2
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained1
Restrooms1
Insects, rodents, pests and animals1
Chemicals and toxic substances1