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Wendy's

A+Cutting Edge

2024 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix 85016

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-37487

Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.

92
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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1000602023202420252026Aug 29, 2023 — Routine — score 60 (2 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Aug 30, 2023 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 3, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Sep 10, 2024 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 24, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 3, 2025 — Routine — score 73 (1 priority, 2 foundation, 2 core)Oct 7, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 2, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 26, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history10 on record

2026

Aug 26, 2026Routine1 coreA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.Inspection report e-mailed.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

PVC drain line for the customer self-service soda tower in the dining room extends approximately 1" below the flood rim of the corresponding floor drain. Please ensure a 1-inch air gap is maintained to prevent formation of a cross-connection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

Jun 2, 2026RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.

2025

Oct 7, 2025Re-Inspection1 coreA°

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.Upon re-inspection, district manager provided photos of pest control report from 10/7/2025 via email. Establishment to continue to frequent cleaning of drains and report any physical facility and equipment issues to management.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Predefined Comment: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection.

Oct 3, 2025Routine1 priority2 foundation2 coreB

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. Predefined Comment: After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violation was training staff on proper documentation and knowledge of reheating for hot holding temperatures, which resulted in the violation.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: Cleaning frequency of floor drain, usage of test strips, food borne illnesses, grease trap, building maintenance

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed no way to dry hands in women's restroom. Person in charge placed paper towels in dispenser. 6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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: 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. Predefined Comment: PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection.

#19 — Proper Reheating Procedures for Hot HoldingPriority3-403.11

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed chili in hot holding unit at 145*F. Person in charge stated food was placed in unit over 2 hours prior to inspection and temperature of 165*F was not documented or obtained. The reheating temperatures of foods must be taken to determine compliance or noncompliance. Person in charge voluntarily discarded of food. PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-403.11 - Priority: Reheating for Hot 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/4618/AMC-Toolbox---Reheating. Predefined Comment: TCS food items prepared onsite and reheated for hot holding must be rapidly reheated to 165°F within 2 hours prior to hot holding. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly reheated were discarded by PIC.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-501.111

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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Observed several (10-15) small insects in floor drain at lobby soda machine. Person in charge provided pest control report from visit on 9/3/2025. Person in charge to schedule pest control visit and provide report via email prior to routine inspection on 10/13/2025. 6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence Predefined Comment: Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed soda machine in lobby leaking, causing standing water on floor underneath and around neighboring cabinet. Person in charge to place a work order. 4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Predefined Comment: All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Flooring under lobby soda machine near floor drain missing, causing rough aggregate to be exposed. Person in charge to place work order. 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Predefined Comment: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection.

Apr 24, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.2nd Consecutive for #21

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed diced chicken ranging from 110*F to 125*F in the hot holding unit above the grill next to the drive thru. Per the person in charge the diced chicken was made 10 minutes prior to inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection. ===2ND CONSECUTIVE

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.

2024

Sep 10, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: continued maintenance of tiling at lobby soda dispenser, TILT

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed chili in hot well holding at a temperature of 80*F. Water line was low and temperatures were drastically fluctuating between 110-155*F. Person in charge stated chili was at 165*F 2 hours prior to inspection PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly hot held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation Walk-in behind store at back door, storing paper products, with broken/cracked floor. No platform or support underneath metal plating, causing excessive bowing upon pressure. All areas should be repaired and in good condition. Person in charge to place a work order. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods

May 3, 2024Routine2 coreA+

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.This establishment received an A+ Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation on this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: TILT, temperature logsNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report 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-181Award: Cutting Edge A+,Signer: Holly Bailey

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Ice machine attached to soda dispenser in lobby leaking, and causing standing water on floor around drain. All equipment must be maintained and in good repair. Person in charge to place a work order. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Walk-in behind store at back door, storing paper products, with broken/cracked floor. No platform or support underneath metal plating, causing excessive bowing upon pressure. All areas should be repaired and in good condition. Person in charge to place a work order. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Aug 30, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon re-inspection, adequate refrigeration provided and suspension has been lifted.Ambient temperature of walk-in at 37*F. Lobby cold holding station with an ambient temperature ranging 40*F (bottom)-43*F (top). Drive thru cold holding station with an ambient temperature ranging 43*F (bottom)-45*F (top). Meat cooler with an ambient temperature of 53*FNo foods to be held in drive thru lobby station or meat cooler until units can hold an ambient temperature of 41*F or below. All foods to be held in walk in and lobby station. Technicians scheduled for maintenance on units. Area director to reach out and provide work orders and photos of ambient and internal of units and food by reinspection on 9/7/2023.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: temperature logs, equipment maintenance, cold holding temperatures, alternative methods of cold holdingNo county legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report emailed.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: John Nanez

Aug 29, 2023Immediate Suspensionpermit suspended1 priority1 foundationD

Maricopa County policy requires suspension of the operating permit of businesses with serious conditions constituting an imminent public health threat. Your permit is hereby suspended. If desired, you may request a hearing within 15 days. When violations are corrected call this office for a reinspection to reinstate your operating permit. If violations are not corrected or if a hearing is not requested within 25 days, your operating permit will be revoked.Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.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 website.https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: D,Email Sent: CHECKED,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Request Notes: Hold for Review,Request Review: CHECKED,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Roxanna Gregory

#11 — Gross Insanitary Conditions that may Endanger Public Health (ISFD)Priority foundation3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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. Foods in walk-in and cold holding units (raw hamburger, raw bacon, raw whole eggs, sliced tomatoes, etc.) with an internal temperature of 45-54*F. Person in charge mentioned foods were placed in the unit over 4hrs prior to inspection. All cold temperature controlled foods should be held at 41*F or below. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. Recommend checking temperature logs and ambient temperatures before utilizing refrigeration units. Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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. Walk in refrigerator (57.8), small meat cooler (52.7), main cold holding service unit (47.4), and lobby cold holding hold unit (43.1) with an ambient temperature ranging 43*F-57.8*F. Refrigerators should be held at a temperature of 41*F to hold temperature-controlled foods. Employee mentioned they put in a service request and technician arrived during inspection. Owner to provide work order invoice once completed. Re-Inspection to occur by 9/1/2023 for cold holding units. No temperature controlled foods to be held in units until unit can hold an ambient temperature of 41*F or below. Immediate suspension due to inadequate refrigeration. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Aug 29, 2023Routine2 priority2 foundationC

See immediate suspension. Reinspection for cold holding units and pest control on 9/1/2023.This establishment will be removed from the Cutting Edge Program.This establishment received a(n) C Grade and had 2 Priority and 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: temperature logsDue to the violations noted on inspection, county legal action may result.Inspection report 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-181Award: C,Email Sent: CHECKED,Embargo Lbs: 1029,Request Notes: Hold for Review,Request Review: CHECKED,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA-changed letter grade to C,Signer: Roxanna Gregory

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14, P: 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. Sausage gravy, and cheese sauce, with an internal temperature ranging 57-60*F. Person in charge stated foods were cooked today and were placed in an active state of cooling over 6 hours prior to inspection. Cooling process should be completed in a total of 6 hours. Foods should reach an internal temperature of 70*F or below within 2 hours of reaching 135*F and within 4 hours of reaching 70*F temperature should reach 41*F or below. Foods discarded. Discussed cooling times and temperatures and cooling methods. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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. Foods in walk-in and cold holding units (raw hamburger, raw bacon, raw whole eggs, sliced tomatoes, etc.) with an internal temperature of 45-54*F. Person in charge mentioned foods were placed in the unit over 4hrs prior to inspection. All cold temperature controlled foods should be held at 41*F or below. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. Recommend checking temperature logs and ambient temperatures before utilizing refrigeration units Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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. Walk in refrigerator (57.8), small meat cooler (52.7), main cold holding service unit (47.4), and lobby cold holding hold unit (43.1) with an ambient temperature ranging 43*F-57.8*F. Refrigerators should be held at a temperature of 41*F to hold temperature-controlled foods. Employee mentioned they put in a service request and technician arrived during inspection. Owner to provide work order invoice once completed. Re-Inspection to occur by 9/1/2023 for cold holding units. No temperature controlled foods to be held in units until unit can hold an ambient temperature of 41*F or below. Immediate suspension due to inadequate refrigeration. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-501.111

Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence Observed several fruit flies in drain near lobby soda dispenser and condiment bar. Person in charge unable to provide pest control invoice with the last 10 days and stated another visit is scheduled for this Thursday. Reinspection to occur by 9/1/2023 for pest control invoices. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

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