Miami Gardens, Miami-Dade County

WENDY'S 1700

19650 NW 2 AVE, Miami Gardens, FL 33169

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Jan 15, 2026
City
Miami Gardens
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

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.

Jan 15, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-73-4

Detail 23481114

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.

Oct 17, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-69-4

Detail 23275740

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the outside walk in freezer Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: Observed employee cleaning the walk in freezer. Time Extended

14-73-4

Detail 23275739

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Time Extended

Oct 16, 2024

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

35A-02-6

Detail 23259920

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one fly by the back door, two flies in the dishwasher area, observed four flies in the lobby Admin Complaint

33-19-4

Detail 23259919

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

14-69-4

Detail 23259921

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the outside walk in freezer Repeat Violation

14-73-4

Detail 23259923

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.

33-16-4

Detail 23259922

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Aug 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

41-15-5

Detail 23090897

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 300+ppm) by the drive thru window, operator remade Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm). Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 23090898

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In the walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Detail 23090899

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

Apr 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

12A-09-4

Detail 22779978

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee cleaning surface with sanitizer solution. Then get new gloves, and start engaging in food preparation with not washing their hands. Educated employee correct procedures on how to wash hands properly. Corrective Action Taken

14-69-4

Detail 22779979

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up at the reach in cooler.

Dec 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

03B-01-6

Detail 22488041

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese sauce (88F - Hot Holding) on top of fries station, operator reheated items to cheese sauce (165F - Reheating)

14-69-4

Detail 22488042

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed walk in freezer with ice build up.

23-03-4

Detail 22488040

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler at the front counter with gaskets soiled and walk in freezer and walk in cooler gaskets.

02D-01-5

Detail 22488043

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container on top of the front counter with no name label. Operator placed name. Corrected On-Site

Jun 20, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

33-14-4

Detail 22072116

Basic - Dumpster overflowing cardboard. Manager stated that he was waiting for pick up.

14-69-4

Detail 22072114

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 22072115

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located under sandwich station.

Feb 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

03A-03-5

Detail 21792878

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. meat well: raw shell eggs (59F - ambient temperature ). As per operator, placed in the meat well 45 minutes before the inspection. Operator moved to the reach in cooler of the drive thru assembly line. Corrective Action Taken

14-69-4

Detail 21792877

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Around the unit and on the floor. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 21792879

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Ware wash area shelf. Observed operator place all clean pans inside the three compartment sink to be cleaned. Corrective Action Taken

22-16-4

Detail 21792880

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Two standing in reach in freezers in the prep area soiled on the bottom with food debris.

Oct 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 21388816

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards, front counter preparation tables are soiled, soda, coffee, and lemonade machines are soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-27: At time of call back inspection observed cutting boards are soiled. Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 21388817

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed kitchen handwash sink was moved, no plans submitted to plan review. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-27: At time of call back inspection observed no plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed kitchen handwash sink was moved, no plans submitted to plan review. Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 21388818

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-27: At time of call back inspection observed wall by the drive thru window has accumulation of dust. Time Extended

Sep 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 15

12A-07-5

Detail 21384038

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee was instructed on hand washing procedures. Employees washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21384029

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed French toast sticks at 57F sitting in a container on top of reach in cooler. Observed cheese in reach in cooler at 47F. Observed in meat well hamburgers at 47-51F. Manager discarded cheese and French toast sticks, and placed hamburgers in reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21384036

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards, front counter preparation tables are soiled, soda, coffee, and lemonade machines are soiled. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21384026

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at all establishment handwash sink. General Manager replaced paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-16-7

Detail 21384028

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed kitchen handwash sink was moved, no plans submitted to plan review. Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 21384032

Basic - Cooking oil not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 21384031

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 21384034

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

36-22-4

Detail 21384030

Basic - Front counter floor area(s) covered with standing water. Warning

14-38-4

Detail 21384037

Basic - Hamburger storage container is cracked or broken. Manager discarded container. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-69-4

Detail 21384039

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21384033

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets are soiled with food debris. Warning

16-46-4

Detail 21384027

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on dish rack. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 21384035

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed French toast sticks sitting in a container on top of reach in cooler, being thawed out. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 21384025

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Warning

Mar 30, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

22-08-4

Detail 20971041

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed multiple food shelves are soiled with built up grease and dust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-30: At time of call back inspection observed multiple food storage shelves are soiled with built up grease and dust. Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 20971042

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-30: At time of call back inspection observed walls throughout the kitchen area has dust. Time Extended

Mar 29, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 12Total: 16

35A-02-6

Detail 20966141

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live small flying insects on the front counter menu board, 1 live small flying insect on entrance door, 2 live small flying insects on wall at front counter handwash sink, 2 live small flying insects on cups at front counter, 7 live small flying insects on coffee maker at front counter, 1 live small flying insects by three compartment sink, 6 live small flying insects on wall above bacon hot holding unit, 2 live small flying insects on fire suppression tank located in the kitchen area, 8 live small flying insects on toilet and wall in the mens bathroom, 6 live small flying insects on wall by the reach in freezer located in the kitchen, 3 live small flying insects in open container of plastic cups on shelf in kitchen storage area, 2 live small flying insects on bread at back storage area, and 3 live small flying insects on potatoes in back storage, approximately 10+ on closed boxes of paper products located on shelves in the kitchen storage area, and approximately 10+ live small flying insects on wall in the back storage by door marked exit. Observed approximately 10+ live small flying insects in the dining area. Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 20966140

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2 live small flying insects on bread at back storage area, and 3 live small flying insects on potatoes in back storage. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20966132

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple condiments are soiled and ketchup is stucked together. Warning

29-28-4

Detail 20966143

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed date expired 05/19 and 10/21. Repeat Violation Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 20966131

Basic - Approximately 10+ dead flies in the dining areas on table, and window sills. Warning

32-07-4

Detail 20966138

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Toilet not flush in women's restroom. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 20966134

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 20966133

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, under cooking equipments. Repeat Violation Warning

14-69-4

Detail 20966142

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 20966145

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed multiple food shelves are soiled with built up grease and dust. Warning

38-07-4

Detail 20966139

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers throughout the kitchen areas. Warning

33-11-4

Detail 20966146

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation Warning

33-38-4

Detail 20966144

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20966135

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of coffee machine, preparation table, deep fryers, and hot holding units. Repeat Observed approximately 10+ live small flying insects in the dining area. Observed approximately 10+ dead flies in the dining areas on table, and window sills. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 20966136

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 20966137

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning

Feb 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 14Total: 16

03A-02-5

Detail 20840177

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a bag of mix lettuces 58F. Manager placed in walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

29-28-4

Detail 20840192

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed date exp 05/19, 10/21.

23-24-4

Detail 20840187

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

50-09-4

Detail 20840179

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

36-22-4

Detail 20840189

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water by front counter hand wash sink.

33-19-4

Detail 20840181

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

36-73-4

Detail 20840186

Basic - Kitchen, dining room floors and under cooking equipments are soiled/has accumulation of debris.

33-11-4

Detail 20840191

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-38-4

Detail 20840180

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at front counter handwash sink provided with disposable towels.

23-03-4

Detail 20840183

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior and bottom of bun warmer has accumulation of dust and dirt.

33-16-4

Detail 20840184

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

22-16-4

Detail 20840188

Basic - Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

25-06-4

Detail 20840190

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filter not protected on the prep table. Employee discarded coffee filters. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 20840182

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

36-27-5

Detail 20840178

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed dust and dirt on wall behind front counter wait station and behind lemonade drink dispensers.

42-01-4

Detail 20840185

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.