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Wendy's

BCutting Edge

602 E Greenway Pkwy, Phoenix 85022

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-37484

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

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

92
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 28, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 21, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 31, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 20, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 11, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 24, 2026 — 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 history6 on record

2026

Feb 24, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Leak in ceiling above mop sink and prep sink at start of inspection. Repair tech was onsite repairing during inspection and completed repairs during inspection. Discussed prevention of cross contamination at fryers/freezer and prevention of bare hand contact. Work orders in place for minor repairs.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-702.11

Inspector's notes

Tongs in use were taken to the ware wash station, rinsed, washed, rinsed again, and then dipped in Quat Ammonia sanitizer for about 10 seconds, shaken dry, and then brought back to the cook-line to grab some cooked chicken patties from a fryer basket. Inspector instructed employee to discard the chicken patties and rewash and sanitize the tongs before use. Food contact equipment being sanitized with Quat Ammonia requires a 60 second contact time with the sanitizer and then to be air dried before use. Discussed possible use of additional clean tongs in lieu of cleaning one pair during operations. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-702.11 - Priority: Cleaned and Sanitized Before Use After Cleaning. 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.

2025

Aug 11, 2025RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Mar 20, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.***Discussed with PIC repairing missing ceiling tiles in dining area prior to the next routine inspection.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

-- Observed cooks handle raw hamburger patties with hands, then start to touch handles for foods hot holding on the food assembly line. Observed another employee handle raw frozen fish with gloved hands, then continue working/preparing orders without washing hands between tasks. 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.

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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. Predefined Comment: The employees properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

2024

Aug 31, 2024RoutinecleanA+

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.***Reviewed approved cooling methods for breakfast items.

Feb 21, 2024RoutinecleanA+

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an "A" grade.No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email. 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-RequestForm-181.Award: Cutting Edge A+,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Daniela F.

2023

Sep 28, 2023RoutinecleanA+

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 violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed and verified. 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-RequestForm-181.Award: Cutting Edge A+,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Amy L.

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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 →