Wendy's
A16859 W Bell Rd, Surprise 85388
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-55962
Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history7 on record
2026
Sep 14, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 20, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Oct 8, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Discussed re-heating**
Inspector's notes
Sanitizer containers all had a quat concentration below the required 200-400ppm. PIC noticed that the sanitizer bag feeding the dispenser was empty and they changed it, then remade all sanitizer containers. Please ensure that quat solution reads between 200-400ppm to guarantee proper sanitization of food contact surfaces. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
May 5, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Oct 10, 2024Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Sausage observed with an internal temperature of 72*F while being cooled in walk-in cooler inside a containers with lid tightly closed. The sausage was within proper cooling parameters. Lids was left ajar to facilitate rapid cooling. Discussed the importance of air circulation during the cooling process. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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.
Inspector's notes
Metal plate wall around mop sink observed to be loose, leaving a gap between FRP wall and the metal plate. Please seal the plate against the wall and clean the mold around the mop sink walls. Correct prior to next routine inspection. 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.
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6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability
Apr 16, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.*Discussed air drying**No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection reportAward: B,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Sherri D.
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-701.11, P: Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe, Adulterated, or Contaminated Food. 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. ---- The main ice machine was dispensing brown ice at time of inspection. The same brown ice was observed inside the ice compartment of the drive thru soda machine. Per PIC, a work order was submitted a day prior to this inspection to have ice machine serviced. There was evidence that the ice had been used. PIC stated that they have been telling drive thru customers that they had no ice. PIC voluntarily advised employee to pour hot water and sanitizer inside the drive thru ice bin to melt the ice. Advised PIC to drain and put an out of order sign on the main ice machine. An out of order sign was placed on the main ice bin and door was taped shut. Per PIC, the plan is to buy ice after the lunch rush. Explained how ice is considered food and should not be used when deemed Unsafe, Adulterated, or Contaminated. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Oct 5, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection reportThe Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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)Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: Jaime P.
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →