Wendy's 1970
340 SE 1 Ave, Florida City, FL 33034 · Permanent Food Service · License 2324769
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 23 routine inspection4 high priority (1 fixed by the Jul 24 follow-up, 3 fixed on the spot), 1 basic-13
- Safety score87
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitJul 24, 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 - First visitJul 23, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority4
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Observed food employee coughed on hands and then proceeded to engaged in food preparation. Coach manager. Manager coached employee.
Fixed on the spot
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
Observed cashier failed to wash hands and proceeded to pack French fries. Coach manager, manager coach employee.
Fixed on the spot
Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing.
Observed food employee dried hands on clothes and proceeded to put on gloves to engage in food preparation at pack line. Coach employee. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves.
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Observed 2 live fly land inside of the preparation sink. Manager washed, rinse and sanitized prep sink. Observed 2 live fly land on top of chili covers with chili inside at steam table in the kitchen. Advised manager to wash rinse and sanitized chili covers. Observed 4 live fly land on black cord connected to chili steam table in the kitchen. Observed 2 live fly land on clear container with cookies and cinnamon bun at front counter. As per shift manager cookies are for display but cinnamon bun is for customer order. Observed 1 live fly land on handwash sink near the triple sink.
Basic1
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed ceiling vents soiled above the triple sink.
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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.