PlateScore

Wendy's

A+

5965 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler 85226

Food Establishment · Permit FD-37501

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

County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.

94
Excellent

Chandler restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

100060202320242025Dec 5, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 18, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Oct 29, 2024 — Routine — score 68 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Apr 18, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Nov 19, 2025 — 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 history6 on record

2026

May 18, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

2025

Nov 19, 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.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.16

Inspector's notes

Observed water leaking from roof next to back drive through window. PIC reported leak due to rain. Exterior walls and roofs should protect establishment from weather. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-202.16 - Core: Exterior Walls and Roofs, Protective Barrier

Apr 18, 2025Routine1 coreA°

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

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

The atmospheric vacuum breaker cap missing off of top faucet in the mop sink area. Ensure that the plumbing is repaired properly and maintained in good repair. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection ===3RD CONSECUTIVE

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

2024

Oct 29, 2024Routine2 priority2 coreC°

Provided the PIC with plumbing handout.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedCore3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Raw ground beef patties stored over lettuce and cheese in the walk in cooler. *The ground beef was in a deep pan and covered. The lettuce and cheese items were covered. Ensure that food items are protected from cross contamination during storage, preparation, display. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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.

#19 — Proper Reheating Procedures for Hot HoldingPriority3-403.11

Inspector's notes

Chili-134-149F reheating in the rear prep area. Per employee, the chili began reheating at around 7AM (Current time was 9:40). The chili was discarded-see embargo form. Ensure that PHF/TCS is reheated to 165°F for 15 seconds and is done rapidly not exceeding 2 hours. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-203.14

Inspector's notes

Chemical dispenser attached below atmospheric vacuum breaker at mop sink. Manager removed hose connection to chemical dispenser. Ensure that potential cross connections are prevented. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Addl Notes: *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* The atmospheric vacuum breaker caps are missing off of both facets in the mop sink area. Ensure that the plumbing is repaired properly and maintained in good repair. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-203.14 - Priority: Backflow Prevention Device, When Required

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.11

Inspector's notes

*SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* Grout in areas throughout the kitchen area are damaged, chipped, and missing. There is broken tile in the cookline and ware wash areas. Ensure that tile, coving and grout are repaired properly to a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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Repeat Violation 6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability

Apr 18, 2024Routine2 coreA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority,0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.This inspection was done as a result of a citizen's complaint. No evidence was found to support the allegations made in the complaint.Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that the chemical dispenser is not attached below the AVB and provided handout.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: Not Participating,Signer: Matt Kulas

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained----The atmospheric vacuum breaker caps are missing off of both facets in the mop sink area. There is a small continual leak at the left facet in the women's restroom. Ensure that the plumbing is repaired properly and maintained in good repair. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.11

Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability-----Grout in areas throughout the kitchen area are damaged, chipped, and missing. There is missing tile and coving in the walk in cooler next to the door. Ensure that tile, coving and grout are repaired properly to a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Dec 5, 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 and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The inspection report was emailed and confirmed at time of 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Cutting Edge A+,Signer: David Patterson

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →