WENDY'S 8294
12011 SOUTHERN BLVD, Loxahatchee, FL, 33470
Most recent inspection
- Date
- April 17, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Administrative complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 7
- Jurisdiction
- Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL
Violations (7)
- 08A-02-6CriticalRepeatCorrected on site
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in cooler: raw crispy chicken stored above ziplock bag with chili meat (left over burgers) - not all products commercially packaged. Operator stored properly.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in cooler: raw crispy chicken stored above ziplock bag with chili meat (left over burgers) - not all products commercially packaged. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 22-49-4CriticalCorrected on site
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. As per operator dish machine is out of service. No out of service sign was posted. Operator affixed out of service sign to dish machine.
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. As per operator dish machine is out of service. No out of service sign was posted. Operator affixed out of service sign to dish machine. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 12A-13-4CriticalCorrected on site
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handled mop to mop floors then handled clean utensil to stir chili; no hand wash. Employee washed hands and cleaned and sanitized utensil. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 03E-02-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. At steam table: chili with left over burgers (101F at 8:36am; 138F at 9:40am- Reheating) As per label and operator, since 7:39am. Chili did not reheat to 165F within 2 hours. See stop sale.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. At steam table: chili with left over burgers (101F at 8:36am; 138F at 9:40am- Reheating) As per label and operator, since 7:39am. Chili did not reheat to 165F within 2 hours. See stop sale.
High Priority
- 01B-02-5Critical
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. At steam table: chili with left over burgers(101F at 8:36am; 138F at 9:40am- Reheating) As per label and operator, since 7:39am. Chili did not reheat to 165F within 2 hours. See stop sale.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. At steam table: chili with left over burgers(101F at 8:36am; 138F at 9:40am- Reheating) As per label and operator, since 7:39am. Chili did not reheat to 165F within 2 hours. See stop sale.
High Priority
- 03A-02-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At low boy reach in cooler at front counter: half and half (45F - Cold Holding) As per operator, removed from cooler for order 15 mins prior. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator placed to quick chill.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At low boy reach in cooler at front counter: half and half (45F - Cold Holding) As per operator, removed from cooler for order 15 mins prior. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator placed to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 08B-38-4Corrected on site
Food stored on floor. Containers of frosty mix stored on floor of walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of frosty mix stored on floor of walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL health department. Data refreshed October 13, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.