WETZELS PRETZELS

With 4 documented inspections, WETZELS PRETZELS in SUNRISE has achieved a 3.1/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

12801 W SUNRISE BLVD SPACE 263

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13484692

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -Observed 3 C02 tanks next to bag in the box syrup not secured.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag stored on counter next to food mixer.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with drinks and drinking water stored on dry storage floor. -Observed drinking ice stored on walk in freezer floor. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
  • 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer buckets stored in countertop next to drinks dispenser.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cases with single used cups and lids stored on dry storage floor. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed sugar removed from the original container not labeled.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

Inspection Date: 11/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8876835

  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for hot dog pretzels held in hot holding unit at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: Still observed. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8773396

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle cup used to portion cinnamon sugar. PIC removed and replaced with a cup with handle. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice machine. PIC removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 1 case of paper cups stored on floor. PIC removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to hold plastic jug. PIC removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for Marlen G.
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for hot dog pretzels held in hot holding unit at front counter.

Inspection Date: 11/16/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8544664

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Front counter Observed paper cup used to dispense cinnamon and sugar mix. Observed paper cup used to dispense salt. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket containing water. Employee removed and stored to allow proper air drying. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Front counter. Observed glass cleaner stored on shelf holding cheese sauces and dips. Employee removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Back of house Observed jug stored in hand wash sink. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site