Palmetto Bay, Miami-Dade County

WENDY'S 1701

13901 S DIXIE HWY, Palmetto Bay, FL 33176

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 High Priority
Nov 14, 2025
City
Palmetto Bay
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Nov 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

12A-05-4

Detail 24191253

High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee smoking cigarette outside then proceeded to grab single service cups from dry storage without first washing hands.

22-16-4

Detail 24191251

Basic - Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of standing reach in freezer with old food debris.

Jul 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

33-15-4

Detail 23850349

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed dumpster lid broken

21-44-1

Detail 23850348

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored next to ice at front counter. Operator properly placed sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 23850350

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside bucket. Operator properly placed mop. Corrected On-Site

Nov 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

33-16-4

Detail 23328796

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 23328797

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored on floor at front counter. Operator stored mop properly. Corrected On-Site

Sep 4, 2024

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 3, 2024

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

35A-02-6

Detail 23115663

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 15+ live flying insects at hand wash sink by the front counter on walls and tv monitor, 3 live flying insects resting on drink machine in the dining room, 3 live flying insects resting on sign above ketchup station, approximately 7+ live flying insects on door next to men's restroom, 4+ live flying insects resting on monitor above ice bin next to lemonade at front counter, 4 live flying insects on rack with cleaning supplies by mop sink area, 1 live flying insect on rack with utensil holder by mop sink, 1 live flying insect inside container of cinnabon buns, and 1 live flying insect in dry storage area near walk in cooler.

01B-13-4

Detail 23115660

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed one live flying insect inside of box of cinnabon buns.

14-34-4

Detail 23115662

Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted screw located inside of ice machine Repeat Violation

14-36-5

Detail 23115661

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed walk in freezer door broken located outside, exposing insulation.

23-03-4

Detail 23115665

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy dust behind all monitors throughout establishment.

21-08-4

Detail 23115664

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 150ppm) at front counter near sandwich prep station. Operator changed sanitizer bucket for final concentration 200ppm Corrected On-Site

Jul 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-34-4

Detail 23009290

Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed screw inside ice machine rusted

Feb 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

36-34-5

Detail 22412220

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents and tiles located at back kitchen. Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 22412219

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

50-09-4

Detail 22412221

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

23-03-4

Detail 22412217

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets located at cook line. Observed soiled walk in freezer gaskets located outside establishment. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 22412218

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site

Feb 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 21800622

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese on the make line was at 58 f mgr place cheese inside walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

24-05-4

Detail 21800621

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

29-18-4

Detail 21800624

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Underneath 2 compartment sink.

23-03-4

Detail 21800623

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of mold like substance on waking cooler door.

Aug 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

03D-02-5

Detail 21295738

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked beef (51F/49°F- Cooling), located inside walk in cooler, was cooked from day before as per operator.

01B-02-5

Detail 21295740

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked beef (51F/49°F- Cooling), located inside walk in cooler, was cooked from day before as per operator.

03A-02-5

Detail 21295742

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed guacamole (50F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese pepper jack (47F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); raw burger patties (44F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (44F - Cold Holding) located inside walk in cooler for less than 4 hours as per operator. Technician arrived during inspection and fixed equipment. Temperature recheck: guacamole (41F - Cold Holding); raw burger patties (42F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (42F - Cold Holding) Corrected On-Site

13-02-4

Detail 21295739

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with long hair and visor on however hair not picked up. Employee put on a hair net and visor. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21295743

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on containers above the 3 compartment sink located in the back area. Operator moved the containers on their side to dry properly. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21295737

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler with ambient temperature with 45°F/46°F. Technician arrived during inspection and fixed equipment. Inspector rechecked ambient temperature 39°F. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 21295741

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior door with a gap of the dry storage room located outside in the back of the establishment. Technician installed a cover on the opening.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

22-13-5

Detail 21295744

Basic - Soda machine dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed soda machine located by the drive through area and soda machine in the dining room soiled with syrup. Operator cleaned machines. Corrected On-Site

Feb 8, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

50-09-4

Detail 20846188

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

31B-04-4

Detail 20846189

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter hand sink.