Wendy's

A+Cutting Edge

4815 E Carefree Hwy, Cave Creek 85331

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-37477

Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

Excellent

Cave Creek restaurant avg: 95

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Jul 16, 2026RoutinecleanA+

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Work order in palce for leak on water filters above mop sink area and caulking repairs at mop sink and restroom sinks

Jan 20, 2026RoutinecleanA+

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.Discussed best practices for handling frozen items at fryers

2025

Jul 23, 2025RoutinecleanA+

No violations noted at time of inspectionPredefined 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 time of inspection the dish machine was not in use, out of sanitizer.

May 13, 2025RoutinecleanA+

Predefined Comment: Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may 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.Observed establishment has installed new low temperature chlorine dish machine and new three compartment sink. This will require a review with Maricopa County Environmental Services Department within 5 business days. Please contact us at 602.506.6824 email: envplanreview@maricopa.govRecommend: replacing accordion style drain pipe below hand sink.

2024

Sep 24, 2024Routine1 priorityB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Cosmetic remodeling occurring at the time of facility inspection (repainting walls, ceilings, flooring, tables, etc.). If any alterations are made to plumbing, renovation of restrooms, or any food preparation areas, a remodel permit will need to be submitted.

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

Inspector's notes

-- Containers of sausage gravy and sausage patties had internal temperatures ranging from 77°F-85°F in the walk-in refrigerator. The person in charge (PIC) stated the items were removed from hot holding table and placed in walk-in to cool around 10:30 AM. Reviewed approved cooling methods with the PIC. All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.

Jan 23, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB

This inspection was done as a result of a citizen's complaint. No evidence was found to support the allegations made in the complaint.This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: cooling procedures; time as control for food safety procedures.Recommend: Deep cleaning sides of deep fryers and French Fries station. Printed and Emailed copy of inspection report.Provided Maricopa County Handout: Three compartment sink set up; cooling procedures(English/Spanish).Of note: establishment may be remodeling lobby and restrooms. A review with Maricopa County may be needed. Please contact us at (602)506-6824 or via email at esplanreview@maricopa.govThe 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: B,Signer: Samantha Robles

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

Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. ===Observed hand sink by front counter with no hand soap. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC directed employee to restock hand sink with soap.=====At all time hand sink needs to be stocked with hand soap. 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. Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision. ===Observed hand sink by three compartment sink with no paper towels to hand dry. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC restocked hand sink with paper towels.=========At all times hand sink needs to be stocked with 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

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-703.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-703.11, P: Hot Water and Chemical-Methods; Sanitizing Food-Contact Surfaces. ===Observed employee wash, rinse and sanitize red hamburger spatula for 3 seconds in Quat ammonia. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC directed employee to re-wash and re-sanitize for minimum 30 seconds in Quat Ammonia. ========Other chemicals being used with a contact time of less than 30 seconds. 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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Dec 11, 2023Routine2 foundationall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Emailed the inspection report.No County legal action will result from this 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-Request-Form-181.Award: B,Signer: Samantha Robles

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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.---Employee used the rear hand wash sink to fill a pitcher twice. PIC stated that the employees would be trained on proper use of the hand washing sinks. Ensure that hand wash sinks are used for handwashing only. After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violation was a training staff and a verification breakdown which resulted in the violation. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#40 — Personal CleanlinessPriority foundation2-302.11

Priority Foundation-2-302.11, Pf: Maintenance-Fingernails. 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.----Employee in cook line area handling beef with nail polish present on their fingernails. Employee was asked to wear gloves when handling food items. Unless wearing intact gloves in good repair, a FOOD EMPLOYEE may not wear fingernail polish or artificial fingernails when working with exposed FOOD. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →