Cutler Bay, Miami-Dade County

WENDY'S

18880 S DIXIE HWY, Cutler Bay, FL 331577736

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 High Priority
Feb 25, 2026
City
Cutler Bay
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 25, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

29-34-4

Detail 24395690

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection next to the dumpster area. And a hose bib by the drive thru.

14-11-5

Detail 24395689

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at the front line.

25-06-4

Detail 24395691

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed scoop not stored inverted inside plastic containers above 3 compartment sink. Manager fix them. Corrected On-Site

Oct 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-69-4

Detail 24126765

Basic - Ice buildup in standing reach-in freezer, located at cooking line.

23-03-4

Detail 24126764

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed standing reach in freezer gaskets soiled. During the inspection employee cleaned it. Corrected On-Site

Jun 16, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-11-5

Detail 23826847

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed on under-counter prep cooler at cook line gasket in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-16: Observed on under-counter prep cooler at cook line gasket in disrepair; at time of callback. Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 23826846

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the reach in freezer located next to the flat grill at cook line. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-16: Observed in the reach in freezer located next to the flat grill at cook line; at time of callback. Time Extended

05-09-4

Detail 23826848

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in under counter cooler located by take out window. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-16: No ambient thermometer in under counter cooler located by take out window; at time of callback. Time Extended

Jun 13, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 23824728

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in a small under-counter cooler at take out area observed sour cream (50 F - Cold Holding); individually packed butter (51F - Cold Holding); chocolate milk (50 F - Cold Holding), as per manager they have been opening and closing the cooler for the past 2 hours. Instructed operator to manage unit temperature and to add ice to food products to rapidly cool. Corrective Action Taken

24-08-4

Detail 23824727

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed some food containers wet nesting above the 2 compartment sink at ware washing area.

14-11-5

Detail 23824724

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed on under-counter prep cooler at cook line gasket in disrepair.

14-69-4

Detail 23824726

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the reach in freezer located next to the flat grill at cook line. Repeat Violation

05-09-4

Detail 23824725

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in under counter cooler located by take out window.

Jan 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

13-07-4

Detail 23518065

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing bracelets engaging in food preparation at kitchen area.

14-69-4

Detail 23518066

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in cooler located in kitchen area across from flattop griddle.

Jul 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31A-11-4

Detail 23009174

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee was rinsing a spoon inside the reach in cooler located at the window service station. Employee was coached about the issue. Corrective Action Taken

14-38-4

Detail 23009176

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked lid covering chopped eggs. Manager replaced immediately. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 23009175

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak underneath hand sink located next to the three compartment sink. Manager called the technician to fix the issue. Corrective Action Taken

Feb 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 22667397

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the reach in cooler next to the flat grill cheese (50F - Cold Holding), as per manager for less than 1 hour. Manager transferred cheese to inside the cooler to rapidly cool. Corrective Action Taken

Oct 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

40-06-5

Detail 21771410

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored over to go food wrapping papping paper in the cook line. Employee removed cell phone and manager discarded first layer of paper in contact with the phone. Corrected On-Site

Oct 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-22-4

Detail 20860586

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in the ware wash area. Manager had an employee mop it up. Corrected On-Site

Aug 17, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-36-4

Detail 20432037

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed multiple tiles missing above dinning room area.

13-07-4

Detail 20432036

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed operator engaging food preparation with personal wristwatch. Operator removed wristwatch. Corrected On-Site