Wendys
99700 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037 · Permanent Food Service · License 5401413
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 Jul 29 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 basic-5
- Safety score95
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 29, 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.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Observed half and half (47°F - Cold Holding) inside drawer at drive thru. As per operator for less than 30 min. Operator discarded willingly.
Fixed on the spot
Basic2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
Observed inside walk in cooler.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Discussed and provided via email to operator.
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.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.