Wetzel's Pretzels
B5000 S Arizona Mills Cir, Tempe 85282
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-25685
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Inspection history5 on record
2026
May 14, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed proper utensil sanitization.
Inspector's notes
Observed in house sweet glaze (containing cream cheese) at 46°F in reach in near front counter. Ambient temperature was observed at 46.5°F, according to inspector's min/max. Per PIC, sweet glaze was made on 5/8, and had been in reach in since. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Advised PIC all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
Inspector's notes
Observed pizza slicer in between hot water table and dough prep table. Informed PIC that In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. 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, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Feb 20, 2025Routine4 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed sanitizer bucket change frequency with PIC.
Inspector's notes
No Certified Food Protection Manager was available onsite at time of inspection. Informed PIC that at least one Certified Food Protection Manager needs to be 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
Inspector's notes
Observed two employee beverages sitting on the clean equipment storage rack above clean equipment. Informed PIC that employee consumables need to be stored in an area that prevents the contamination of equipment, food, etc. PIC relocated the beverages so that they were properly stored at time of inspection. PIC moved employee consumables to the designated area and will retrain on proper eating, drinking, and tobacco use. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco
Inspector's notes
Observed cardboard being used to seal the wall where the condensation tubes for the drink machines are located. Informed PIC that the cardboard needs to be removed because it is absorbent and not easily cleanable. Discussed the prevent of harborage of pests with PIC. All food and non-food contact surfaces must be smooth, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-101.11 (B-E) - Core: Characteristics- Multiuse; Durable, Nonabsorbent, Smooth, Easily Cleanable
Inspector's notes
Observed a large dark red sticky puddle in the left metal cabinet underneath the slushy drink dispensers. Informed PIC that the puddle needs to be cleaned up. Discussed the importance of keeping equipment clean and preventing pests. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. ***** 2nd Repeat Violation *****
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Repeat Violation 4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
2024
Sep 11, 2024Routine3 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
No Certified Food Protection Manager was onsite at time of inspection. Informed PIC that at least one person with a Food Protection Manager Certificate should be available onsite during time of inspection. 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
Inspector's notes
Observed a large dark red sticky puddle in the left metal cabinet underneath the slushy drink dispensers. Informed PIC that the puddle needs to be cleaned up. Discussed the importance of keeping equipment clean and preventing pests. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Inspector's notes
Observed two white drainpipes fallen into the floor drain under the ice machine. Informed PIC that the pipes need to be lifted so that there is at least a one-inch airgap between the outlet of the pipes and the top of the floor drain. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
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: Oscar Carreto
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 →