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Wendy's

A+Cutting Edge

2867 S Santan Village Pkwy, Gilbert 85295

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-10734

Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

92
Excellent

Gilbert restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 6, 2023 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Mar 22, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 13, 2024 — Routine — score 70 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 12, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Oct 20, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 28, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

May 28, 2026RoutinecleanA+

No violations noted at time of inspection.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.Of note: At the time of inspection the dish machine was not in use, a work order was submitted. The 3-compartment sink is being used to wash, rinse, and sanitize.

2025

Oct 20, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed grill employee use bare hands to place the raw ground beef burger patties on the grill. Employee then touched the handles of two in-use fryer baskets and scooped hot holding fries into a container for service to a customer, without washing hands. PIC instructed employee to wash hands and clean/sanitize the contaminated surfaces and equipment. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violation was a verification breakdown, which resulted in the violation. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.

Mar 12, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

Calibrated thermometer. Discussed the reheating procedures for the house-made chili.No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no paper towels at the hand washing sink across from the grills (next to 3-comp). PIC provided paper towels. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Handwashing sinks must be maintained so accessible at all times, not used for other purposes than hand washing, and supplied with warm water, soap and paper towels. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.

2024

Aug 13, 2024Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC

No County legal action will result from this inspection.After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violations was a verification breakdown, which resulted in the violation.Calibrated thermometer. Discussed chemical storage.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed the grill employee use bare hands to place the raw ground beef patties onto the grill. Grill employee then used the sandwich station marker and touched the handles of the hot holding trays (holding mainly fried chicken) in the sandwich area, which contains all ready-to-eat (RTE) foods. The sandwich employee then returned to the sandwich station and touched the contaminated handles of the hot holding trays. The trays were washed rinsed and sanitized and both employees washed hands. The foods assembled in the sandwich station could become contaminated by the transfer of raw beef from the grill employee's hands to the gloved hands of the sandwich employee, after both touched the trays. Discussed washing hands when they become contaminated, such as from raw proteins. Hands should be washed between glove changes, when changing tasks, etc. to prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed the spicy chicken nuggets hot holding in the warmer with an internal temperature of 115-134F, probe thermometer, verified by PIC. PIC voluntarily discarded, see embargo form. Maintaining cooked TCS foods at 135F or more during hot holding is required to prevent the outgrowth of spore-formers that are not destroyed by cooking. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

Mar 22, 2024RoutinecleanA+

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.This establishment received a(n) A+ Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed and receivedOn July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. Weneed 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 atthe below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: Cutting Edge A+,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Myrna M

2023

Oct 6, 2023Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority and 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The inspection report was emailed and confirmed during the 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: B,Signer: Krups Mendoza

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.11

Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. >>> Observed no hand soap available at the handwashing sink next to the cashier station. According to PIC, the soap dispenser is broken and the replacement has not been received. Discussed temporarily providing a pump or bar soap so that employees can properly wash hands at the sink, upon entering the kitchen. PIC placed a refill bottle of hand soap at the sink. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Handwashing sinks must be maintained so accessible at all times, not used for other purposes than hand washing, and supplied with warm water, soap and paper towels. >>> 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of 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 →