Wendy's 11598

460 S Sr 7, Hollywood, FL 33023
American
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Wendy's 11598 has 12 inspections in the public record. Wendy's 11598 was last inspected on Apr 15, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Ice buildup in hoshizaki reach in freezer” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.

Compared to the broader Hollywood restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee discarded gum and washed hands with soap and warm water
12B-09-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
90
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
86
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
86
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich Station- ; Shredded Cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Blue Cheese Crumbles (49F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours from walk in cooler. Item not prepared or portioned today. Manager moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in Hoshizaki reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
82
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked raw shell eggs (131F - Hot Holding). Per Manager food item in unit less than 2 hours. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Ice buildup in Hoshizaki reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
82
Sep 26, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
90
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Natural Refrigerant double drawers - ; Milk (48F - Cold Holding); Chocolate Milk (46F) 2) Sandwich station- ; Asiago cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Manager moved items to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Hoshizaki Freezer. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
82
Jun 14, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Jun 13, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Lower reach in - Salads (74F - Cold Holding). Per Manager salads prepared at 8 Am and stored in unit over 4 hours. Per Manager unit stopped working and is waiting on maintenance. See stop sale **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Lower reach in - Salads (74F - Cold Holding). Per Manager salads were prepared at 8 AM. Manager stated unit stopped working.. See stop sale. 2)Burger station- ; American cheese (42-56F - Cold Holding); Spicy cheese (70F - Cold Holding); Asiago cheese (70F - Cold Holding). Per manager unit stopped working and lunch items in unit less than 4 hours. Employee add ice to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Manager timed mark Sliced tomatoes, all cheese and lettuce during inspection 3PM **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Do not used Burger station until unit is fixed. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee wears hat during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Hoshizaki freezer **Warning**
14-69-4
55
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich station- ; Sliced cheese (50-53- Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (48-50F - Cold Holding). Per Manager items in unit less than 4 hours, employee stored item in wrong sized pan. Item not prepared nor portioned today. Manager moved to sandwich station to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Clean buckets not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
82
Sep 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing toxic substance placed on triple sink by entrance door. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Manager cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored above prep table. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's 11598 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's 11598 on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wendy's 11598?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in hoshizaki reach in freezer” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Wendy's 11598.

How does Wendy's 11598 compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?

Wendy's 11598 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Hollywood average of 75.

Has Wendy's 11598's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's 11598 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wendy's 11598 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Wendy's 11598 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's 11598 is inspected around three times per year on average.