Wendys
20975 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33189 · Permanent Food Service · License 2328364
What drove the grade
Equipment in poor repair.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 22 routine inspection6 basic (1 repeat)-7
- Safety score93
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 22, 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:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic6
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Observed door of the reach in cooler is broken by the service window. Also observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at the front line.
Repeat violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at the front line.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Observed metal containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting stored in shelf across from the 3 compartment sink.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
Observed floor tiles missing grout throughout the kitchen.
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Observed employee keys stored above clean lids. Employee removed the keys.
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
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.