Wetzel's Pretzels
B5000 S Arizona Mills Cir, Tempe 85282
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-15985
Score based on 5 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history5 on record
2026
May 15, 2026Routine1 foundation2 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager onsite. Informed PIC that a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. *** 4th Consecutive Violation ***
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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
Inspector's notes
Observed opened package of mozzarella cheese (mozarella sticks) with no date marked. PIC was not sure when it was opened. Observed small containers of in house sweet glaze (cream cheese base) in reach in behind counter. No date marking observed at time of inspection. PIC mentioned they were made 2 weeks prior. All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. Advised PIC that RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed metal scoop in tub of parmesan cheese in reach in next to ice machine. Advised PIC that In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
2025
Aug 12, 2025Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed sanitizing frequency of utensils and equipment used with TCS foods including the kiosk.
Inspector's notes
No Certified Food Protection Manager was available onsite at time of inspection. Informed PIC that a CFPM needs to be available onsite during all hours of operation. PIC informed that they are in the process of obtaining a CFPM certification. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. ***** 3rd Repeat Violation *****
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Repeat Violation 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
Inspector's notes
Observed yellow organic matter on the inside lip of the ice machine. Informed PIC that the ice machine needs to be cleaned and continue to be cleaned at a rate which precludes the accumulation of organic matter. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.
Feb 20, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
No Certified Food Protection Manager was available onsite at time of inspection. Informed PIC that there should be a Certified Food Protection Manager available onsite during all hours of operation. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. ***** 2nd Repeat Violation ******
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Repeat Violation 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
2024
Sep 11, 2024Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
No Certified Food Protection Manager was onsite during time of inspection. Informed PIC that at least one person with a Food Protection Manager Certificate needs to be onsite during all hours of operation. PIC stated that they are in the process of obtaining it. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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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
Feb 29, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report was emailed. 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: A,Signer: Isel Jimenez
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 →