Wendy's in Fort Lauderdale

Last inspected:

5900 W Oakland Park Blvd #100, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313

Part of: Wendys Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Wendy's #01942 in Fort Lauderdale experienced one emergency closure on January 29, 2015 for roach activity. Across 24 inspections from 2015 to December 2025, the facility accumulated 89 violations, averaging 3.7 per inspection—below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring, including employee health reporting violations cited in at least 4 inspections, handwashing and food contact surface violations appearing across multiple inspections, and chemical storage violations documented twice in 2025. Fire safety violations involving blocked exits were documented three times between 2018 and 2021. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $400 in fines. The most recent inspection on December 3, 2025 identified 4 basic violations and was completed with no further action required.

Most recent closure: January 29, 2015 for roach activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

24Inspections
89Violations
1Closures
4Fire
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Wendy's in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 3.7 violations / inspection 3.7 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Wendy's in Fort Lauderdale: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Wendy's #01942 in Fort Lauderdale
DateReasonReopened
Roach activity 09:27:00

Wendy's in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Wendy's #01942 in Fort Lauderdale
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2015005616 $400.00 Jan 29, 2015 Miami (Doral)

Wendy's in Fort Lauderdale: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (4)

— 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. Main kitchen exit door- observed exit door being blocked by empty boxes.
— 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 grease filter in front of the exit door.

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

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. 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. **Corrected On-Site**

Wendy's in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)

— 3 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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

— 3 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

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

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 5 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections15 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Wendy's in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
Wendy's #01942 in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 3, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Wendy's in Fort Lauderdale last shut down?
Wendy's #01942 in Fort Lauderdale was last shut down on January 29, 2015 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Wendy's in Fort Lauderdale?
The most frequently cited violations at Wendy's #01942 in Fort Lauderdale are: Parasite destruction, Employee health reporting, Proper ventilation.
How many health inspections has Wendy's in Fort Lauderdale had?
Wendy's #01942 in Fort Lauderdale has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Wendy's in Fort Lauderdale find?
Wendy's #01942 in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on December 3, 2025 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Wendy's in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
Yes, Wendy's #01942 in Fort Lauderdale has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
Has Wendy's in Fort Lauderdale had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Wendy's #01942 in Fort Lauderdale has 4 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Wendy's in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Wendy's #01942 in Fort Lauderdale has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Wendy's in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
Wendy's #01942 in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Wendy's in Fort Lauderdale operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Wendys Old Fashioned Hamburgers (2017-2021).

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