Wendy's in Deerfield Beach

Last inspected:

2281 W Sample Rd, Deerfield Beach, FL 33073

Part of: Wendys Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

This Wendy's location in Deerfield Beach has been inspected 18 times since 2016, accumulating 48 violations—an average of 2.7 per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. No emergency closures have been issued. The facility has experienced recurring fire safety violations related to blocked exit doors and paths, cited on three separate occasions between 2020 and 2021. High-priority violations have been infrequent and scattered: hand washing was cited once in August 2023, shell stock requirements in August 2023, and food contact surface violations appeared in August 2023 and July 2025. Time as a control measure for potentially hazardous foods was cited twice in 2024. The most recent inspection on January 12, 2026 found 2 violations and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

18Inspections
48Violations
0Closures
3Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Wendy's in Deerfield Beach: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 2.7 violations / inspection 2.7 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Wendy's in Deerfield Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)

— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. -Observed exit door block by garbage container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. -Observed exit door path blocked by garbage container and boxes. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed back exit door blocked with a garbage bin. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
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 Deerfield Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)

— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V27 Correct procedures
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control
— 3 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V41 Toilet facilities
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V16 Proper cooking temps

Basic Violations

V46 No smoking signs
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V16 Proper cooking temps
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V46 No smoking signs
V50 Adequate lighting
— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V23 Chemical properly stored
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V46 No smoking signs
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction
V16 Proper cooking temps
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Wendy's in Deerfield Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's in Deerfield Beach last inspected?
Wendy's in Deerfield Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 12, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Wendy's in Deerfield Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Wendy's in Deerfield Beach are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Single-use items.
How many health inspections has Wendy's in Deerfield Beach had?
Wendy's in Deerfield Beach has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Wendy's in Deerfield Beach find?
Wendy's in Deerfield Beach was most recently inspected on January 12, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Wendy's in Deerfield Beach ever been shut down?
No, Wendy's in Deerfield Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V27 (Correct procedures) mean?
Violation 27 (Correct procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/27.
Has Wendy's in Deerfield Beach had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Wendy's in Deerfield Beach has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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