Wetzel's Pretzels
B9400 W Maryland Ave, Glendale 85305
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-73254
Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history8 on record
2026
Jun 11, 2026Routine1 priorityB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed soap dispensers and tint for windows to reduce heat
Observed small refrigerator unit underneath service window measuring at an internal temperature of 48-55°F of all TCS Food items. All TCS food items were placed inside small unit around 1 hour before inspection. All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: 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.
2025
Aug 28, 2025Re-Inspection1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Person in charge had their main refrigerator repaired. Time and temperature controlled for safety foods inside of the refrigerator such as cream cheese and ranch cups had internal temperatures as measured using a probe thermometer of 41°F or below.
Inspector's notes
Observed a thick layer of organic build-up on the inside of the ice machine. Discussed with person in charge to either clean the ice machine or have the ice machine cleaned soon. Person in charge will reach out to have the ice machine thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.
Aug 13, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed air-drying dishes.
Inspector's notes
Observed a thick layer of organic build-up on the inside of the ice machine. Discussed with person in charge to either clean the ice machine or have the ice machine cleaned soon. Person in charge will reach out to have the ice machine thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed main refrigerator that is currently not operable. In discussion with the person in charge, the refrigerator is being repaired and the technician is waiting on some parts to arrive to fix the refrigerator. No time and temperature controlled for safety foods were in the refrigerator at time of inspection. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. A re-inspection will occur within 10 days or no later than August 21st, 2025. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: 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.
May 8, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed ice machine cleaning frequency and food contact surfaces cleanability.
2024
Oct 2, 2024Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed storage of personal food items in the reach-in refrigerator.
Inspector's notes
Please ensure that a person with a certified food protection manager certificate is present during all hours of operation. Person in charge is currently working towards acquiring their CFPM. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
May 15, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager.Person in charge is currently working towards acquiring their certified food protection manager certification.Discussed hand soap dispenser by soda fountain.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed report to person in charge (PIC).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: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Rosa A.
2023
Dec 13, 2023Routine1 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.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerEmailed report to person in charge (PIC).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: B,Food Handler Cards: 1,Signer: Naomi C.
PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11, P: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals Observed quat sanitizer concentration levels over 400 ppm as indicated by the testing strips. PIC stated that the sanitizer is prepared directly in the sanitizer bucket. Instructed PIC to remake sanitizer in the 3-compartment sink as that is easier to control than in the sanitizer bucket. PIC can then refill the bucket from the sink as needed. After PIC remade the sanitizer in the 3-compartment sink, sanitizer was tested again using test strips and was within the appropriate range of 150-400 ppm for the quat based sanitizer. Please ensure that staff are regularly using test strips to verify sanitizer levels are within the appropriate range. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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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 →