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Wendy's

B°

4902 E Ray Rd, Phoenix 85044

Food Establishment · Permit FD-37476

Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 23, 2026.

94
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

100060202320242025Oct 24, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 23, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 25, 2024 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Dec 6, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 4, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Sep 23, 2025 — 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 history7 on record

2026

May 18, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

2025

Sep 23, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is available onsite at all times and provided handout.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#24 — Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and RecordsPriority3-501.19

Inspector's notes

Two pans of cut tomatoes items and two pans of cut lettuce items on the make line with no set discard times. PIC stated that all items had been placed onto the make line about a hour and a half to two hours prior and voluntarily discarded-see embargo form. Internal policy is 4 hours holding time when time is used as a control. The FOOD shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time of discard following internal policies not to exceed four hours. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violation was a training staff and verification breakdown which resulted in the violation.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.19 (B1,3-4; C1,4-5) - Priority: Time as a Public Health Control; Temperature, Discarded. 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.

Feb 4, 2025Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed time as a control policy with person in charge.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB) at mop sink leaking water from the cap when turned on. Informed PIC that the device needs to be serviced by a plumber or backflow specialist to ensure it is operating correctly. PIC will put in a work order. 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. ===2nd Consecutive

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

2024

Dec 6, 2024Re-Inspection1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB) at mop sink leaking water from the cap when turned on. Informed PIC that the device needs to be serviced by a plumber or backflow specialist to ensure it is operating correctly. 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

Nov 25, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB

Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.Upon inspection, a remodel has taken place which may require an application and plans to be submitted, and/or additional permits. The water heater was switched from tank to tankless within the last six months, PIC stated. Please submit an application, supporting documentation, and fees within 5 business days or legal action may result pursuant to MCEHC Chapter 1, Regulation 4(e). Applications with supporting documentation can be submitted via the customer portal "Permit Center" online at maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-203.11

Inspector's notes

Observed both of the hand washing sinks in the kitchen, sinks in the rest rooms, and the prep sink to be supplied with water reaching 71*F. Informed PIC that hot water needs to be supplied to and available at every sink. Informed PIC that the hand sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100*F, within 1-minute of running the sink. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 12/6/2024.

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5-203.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Sinks - Numbers and Capacities. 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.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB) at mop sink leaking water from the cap when turned on. Informed PIC that the device needs to be serviced by a plumber or backflow specialist to ensure it is operating correctly. 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

May 23, 2024RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed and receivedOf note: At time of inspection the roof was being power-washed in order to be sealed. The ceiling was leaking from the vent in front of the ice machine. All food and food contact surfaces were free from leaking water. Reviewed datemarking and time as a control (TILT) with person in charge. On 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: Not Participating,Signer: Jesse M

2023

Oct 24, 2023RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: handwashing procedures. Recommend: drain pipe maintenance. Of note: work order for clogged drain by drive thru soda machine. Removed drain basket and drain is in correct functioning order. Emailed copy of inspection report to the establishment. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, 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-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request?Form-181Award: Not Participating,Signer: Joshua Santillan

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 23, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →