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Wendy's

BCutting Edge

1205 N Country Club Dr, Mesa 85201

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-37497

Score based on 5 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

93
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

100060202420252026Feb 7, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 22, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 28, 2025 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Sep 3, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 5, 2026 — Routine — score 93 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)93
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history5 on record

2026

May 5, 2026Routine1 foundation2 coreB

A complaint was addressed during this inspection. No violations noted on the inspection report support the allegations made in the complaint.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Only one hand sink available for employee use in kitchen/prep area/warewash area of the establishment. The front hand sink had been designated as a dump sink by a prior manager. Manager stated that hand sink would be replaced. Ensure that sufficient number of hand wash stations are available for employee use. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 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. Addl Notes: No paper towels or hand drying device available at hand wash sink. PIC provided paper towels. Ensure that all hand wash sinks have paper towels or hand drying device available at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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. Addl Notes: No soap provided at the front hand wash sink. PIC provided soap. Ensure that public/employee handwashing facilities are provided with a suitable hand cleanser. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

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

Inspector's notes

There is excessive ice buildup in the freezer under and on the fan area. The ice is causing the metal around the fans to separate. The second hot holding drawer from the right side is very difficult to fully close. Ensure that the equipment is properly repaired and maintained in good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

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

Inspector's notes

The cove base is separating from the wall under the rear handwash sink. Ensure that the coving is repaired and/or replaced. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods

2025

Sep 3, 2025Routine1 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.Discussed TILT hold times for cheeses, cut tomatoes, and lettuce. Of note: Establishment may be remodeling. This may require a review with Maricopa County Environmental Services Department. Please contact us at (602)506-6824 or via email at esplanreview@maricopa.gov

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-101.11

Inspector's notes

Observed missing coved base/broken tile on the wall at the mop sink under the handwashing sink. According to PIC, a work order was submitted. Materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces of smooth, durable, nonabsorbent and/or easily cleanable and/or not constructed of proper materials. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection ===2ND CONSECUTIVE

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Repeat Violation 6-101.11 - Core: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas

Mar 28, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#24 — Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and RecordsPriority foundation3-501.19

Inspector's notes

Observed all containers of cheese in both make-line units that use time as a control without time marks on the pans per the store's procedures. Per procedures all pans should be marked with the discard times not to exceed 4 hours for cheese. Both pans were marked at the time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3) - Priority Foundation: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-101.11

Inspector's notes

Observed missing coved base/broken tile on the wall at the mop sink under the handwashing sink. According to PIC, a work order was submitted. Materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces of smooth, durable, nonabsorbent and/or easily cleanable and/or not constructed of proper materials. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection 6-101.11 - Core: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas Addl Notes: Observed bottom of the walk-in refrigerator door coming off. Notified person in charge and they will put a work order in. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-101.11 - Core: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas 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.

2024

Aug 22, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of note: The pipe under the hand sink by the office was leaking. Per the person in charge a work order has been submitted.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed diced chicken in the hot holding unit closest to the front registers ranging from 120*F to 124*F. Per the person in charge, they were not sure when the chicken was placed in the unit. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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. 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.

Feb 7, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed and receivedOn 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: B,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: David P.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection From Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. >>>Observed raw bacon on large silver baking sheets stored above a silver container of frosty from the night before. Per employee the container of frosty was going to be used. Notified the person in charge and they moved the container of frosty. Discussed proper storage with the person in charge. ===Separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE foods and cooked RTE foods Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →