Wendy's
10610 SW 40 St, Miami, FL 33165 · Permanent Food Service · License 2335499
What drove the grade
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 10 complaint inspection4 basic-4
- Safety score96
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 3 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- Follow-up visitAug 12, 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 visitAug 10, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic4
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Observed ice buildup up on walk in freezer door.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed reach in cooler drawers near cook line with soiled gaskets. Operator wiped down.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Observed wall behind soda dispenser in back storage area soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Observed ceiling tile in walkway area behind front counter leaking water with possibility of contaminating food trays that contain chicken nuggets, fries, and soft serves when being brought out to customers. As per manager, AC Unit is currently being worked on.
Fixed on the spot
Earlier inspections 1
A98Routine inspection2 violations No follow-up needed
- First visitJul 28, 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
Basic2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Observed ice buildup up inside walk in freezer door.
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Observed license from October 1, 2025 displayed in office.
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.