How many health inspections has WENDY'S 1944 had?

WENDY'S 1944 has had 31 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has WENDY'S 1944 ever been shut down?

No, WENDY'S 1944 has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at WENDY'S 1944?

The most frequently cited violations at WENDY'S 1944 are: Single-use items, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?

TIME ABUSE: When time is used as a public health control (instead of temperature), food is allowed to remain in the temperature danger zone for a limited period. Without proper written procedures, documentation, and disposal protocols, food may be served after unsafe time periods. Bacteria reach dangerous levels after 4 hours at room temperature — causing Staphylococcal intoxication, Salmonellosis, and C. perfringens illness. If using time as a control: develop written procedures, mark food with discard time (4 hours from removal, or 6 hours if starting at 41°F and not exceeding 70°F), monitor and document. Food must be discarded at marked time — no exceptions. Staff must be trained on procedures. Time as control is NOT appropriate for all foods.

WENDY'S 1944

1376 N MILITARY TRAIL, West Palm Beach, FL 33409

Palm Beach County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: WENCO HOLDINGS LLC · License: SEA6005425

WENDY'S 1944 in West Palm Beach, FL has 31 inspections on record with 84 total violations (2.7 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

31Inspections

84Violations

0Closures

Data current as of February 26, 2025

Inspection History (31)

Feb 26, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

Oct 11, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 4, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Jun 20, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Jun 19, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Mar 6, 2024 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 15, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

Sep 5, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V23 Chemical properly stored

Mar 10, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jul 6, 2022 — Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V23 Chemical properly stored

Feb 28, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

Jul 21, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 20, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 26, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V23 Chemical properly stored

Jul 21, 2020 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Jul 9, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V23 Chemical properly stored

Jan 27, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Oct 10, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 1, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 2, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 1, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

May 1, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 26, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 25, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 1, 2018 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

May 11, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 21, 2018 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

Aug 17, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Jul 31, 2017 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V46 No smoking signs

V47 Wall/ceiling maintenance

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 15, 2017 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V46 No smoking signs

Jul 13, 2016 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

How Does This Facility Compare?

WENDY'S 1944 has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Palm Beach County average of 0.19 closures per facility. It has averaged 2.7 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.73.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has WENDY'S 1944 had?: WENDY'S 1944 has had 31 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has WENDY'S 1944 ever been shut down?: No, WENDY'S 1944 has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at WENDY'S 1944?: The most frequently cited violations at WENDY'S 1944 are: Single-use items, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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