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Wendy's

BCutting Edge

13885 N 59th Ave, Glendale 85306

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-08986

Score based on 7 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

92
Excellent

Glendale restaurant avg: 97

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Nov 1, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 14, 2024 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Aug 26, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Feb 8, 2025 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Feb 18, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 11, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 3, 2026 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)85
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history8 on record

2026

Jun 3, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed air gap requirements for spray arms (at least one inch above flood rim). Also discussed monitoring of sanitizer at dish machine, cold holding at shake machine, and restrictions on accessories and jewelry on hands and arms. One shake machine was under repair at time of inspection.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Four cooked hamburgers on hot holding grill found with internal temperatures of 108-126*F. PIC discarded the hamburgers. It was later discovered the grill was accidentally turned off which cause the temperature drop. The grill was turned back on and will be monitored to ensure proper hot holding.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

2025

Sep 11, 2025RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Feb 18, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Feb 18, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. - Email sent on by person in charge on Monday, February 17, 2025 7:32 AM. Please see attached.

Feb 8, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Inspector's notes

-- Chlorine concentration tested below 50ppm on dishes being washed in low temp dishwasher. The dishwasher was ran multiple times and it consistently tested below the required range of 50ppm-100ppm. At the time of inspection, the person in charge (PIC) placed a service request to repair the dishwasher and advised employees to use 3-compartment sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes until repairs are completed. Ensure employees are utilizing chlorine test strips to verify dishes are sanitized. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.

#40 — Personal CleanlinessCore2-303.11

Inspector's notes

-- Observed employee working with food/beverages wearing bracelets. At the time of inspection, the employee removed their bracelets before continuing to prepare orders. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band, while preparing food, food employees may not wear jewelry on their arms and hands. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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2-303.11 - Core: Prohibition-Jewelry

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.14

Inspector's notes

Chlorine test strips not available for dishwasher at the time of inspection. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to 2/18/25 re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.

2024

Aug 26, 2024Routine2 coreA+

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

-- Hand sink next to 3-compartment sink needs to be resealed to the wall to repair open spaces/gaps in the sealing. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods

May 14, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report delivered via email. Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager - A valid CFPM must be present during all hours of operationOn July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-RequestForm-181.Award: B,Signer: Jeanny H.

#24 — Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and RecordsPriority foundation3-501.19

Priority Foundation-3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3), Pf: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. -- Observed container of sliced cheese at room temperature in sandwich prep table without time as a control documentation labeled. The person in charge (PIC) stated the cheese was removed from cold holding approximately 2.5 hours prior to the inspection (6:00 PM). Requested the PIC add remaining 1.5 hour time before discard is required on the container. Ensure training is conducted for all employees responsible for documenting time as a control for TCS foods. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Nov 1, 2023Routine1 coreA+

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an "A" grade.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email. Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerAt the time of inspection, a valid food safety managers certification not available. Ensure person in charge (PIC) obtains food safety managers certification and maintains it available for inspection.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-RequestForm-181.Award: Cutting Edge A+,Signer: Jeanney H.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained -- Observed a leaking pipe when for hand washing sink near ice machine. Observed continuously leaking faucet at prep sink. Plumbing systems shall be maintained and in good repair. Repair all leaks prior to the next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →