Wendy's in Cape Canaveral
Last inspected:
8440 Astronaut Blvd, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920Part of: Wendys Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Wendy's 8558 in Cape Canaveral has accumulated 89 violations across 29 inspections since 2016, averaging 3.1 per visit. The facility faced one disciplinary action resulting in a $200 fine. Fire safety inspections documented locked exit doors and a disconnected door closure at the south entrance in 2020, with corrective action taken. The most frequently cited violations involve food contact surfaces, clean multi-use utensils, and employee health reporting.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Wendy's in Cape Canaveral: Comparison to Brevard County Averages
This Facility
3.1
violations / inspection
3.1 violations per inspection
Brevard County Avg
5.94
violations / inspection
5.94 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Brevard County Avg
0.16
closures / facility
0.16 county average
Wendy's in Cape Canaveral: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021033750 | $200.00 | Jun 30, 2021 | Miami (Doral) |
Wendy's in Cape Canaveral: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 46-04-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. South entrance door locked, door closure disconnected, broken. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2020-10-20: Closure still broken but door was not locked upon arrive. **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 46-04-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. South entrance door locked, door closure disconnected, broken. **Corrective Action Taken**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
Wendy's in Cape Canaveral: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Assigned to Inspector
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Wendy's in Cape Canaveral: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Wendy's in Cape Canaveral last inspected?
- Wendy's 8558 in Cape Canaveral was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 26, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Wendy's in Cape Canaveral?
- The most frequently cited violations at Wendy's 8558 in Cape Canaveral are: Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Wendy's in Cape Canaveral had?
- Wendy's 8558 in Cape Canaveral has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Wendy's in Cape Canaveral find?
- Wendy's 8558 in Cape Canaveral was most recently inspected on January 26, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Wendy's in Cape Canaveral ever been shut down?
- No, Wendy's 8558 in Cape Canaveral has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Wendy's in Cape Canaveral had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Wendy's 8558 in Cape Canaveral has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Wendy's in Cape Canaveral faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Wendy's 8558 in Cape Canaveral has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Wendy's in Cape Canaveral been fined?
- Wendy's 8558 in Cape Canaveral has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Wendy's in Cape Canaveral operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Wendys (2020-2020).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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