Wetzel's Pretzels

A°

6555 E Southern Ave, Mesa 85206

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-74212

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.

Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Sep 15, 2026RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Had discussion with PIC regarding glove change requirements.

Mar 11, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

2025

Sep 16, 2025Routine2 coreA

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

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed soda nozzles filled with microbial growth as well as the gourmet ice dispensers. Please clean frequently to prevent contamination. 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.

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-403.11

Inspector's notes

Observed employee bag stored over a bag of sugar. PIC moved the bag to a designated area to prevent contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-403.11 - Core: Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for Eating/Drinking/Smoking

Apr 1, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

2024

Sep 4, 2024Routine1 priority2 foundation1 coreB

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no CFPM present during inspection. Please have a CFPM present 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

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed hot dogs holding 110-130F. Employee stated that they were made 20 minutes prior. The unit was holding 141.9F, captured using inspector's min/max thermometer. The unit doors are opened at almost every customer order. Staff is not monitoring reheating temperatures of the hot dogs due to the lack of a probe thermometer in the establishment. TCS food items must be held at a temperature of at least 135F after being reheated for hot holding. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. ***1st REPEAT VIOLATION

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Repeat Violation 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.

#36 — Thermometers Provided and AccuratePriority foundation4-302.12

Inspector's notes

Establishment could not provide a probe thermometer to inspector. A probe thermometer is necessary for checking internal temperatures of food being held hot, cold, and reheated. Please provide. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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4-302.12 - Priority Foundation: Food Temperature Measuring Devices

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

Inspector's notes

Observed live German roaches stuck on an open sticky trap on the floor underneath some shelving. Please use only closed bait systems, and contact a certified pest control operator prior to the re-inspection date. Provide records and invoice to inspector by the re-inspection date of 9/16. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence

Mar 8, 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.Inspection was emailedOn 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.Embargo Lbs: 0,Award: B,Signer: Norberto Sivar

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1), P: 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. Observed mini hot dog pretzels holding 118F in the hot holding unit. PIC stated they were cooked 15 minutes prior. PIC reheated the items. The unit was holding 145F, but is opened every time a customer places an order for a pretzel or similar item. Discussed raising holding temperatures for the unit. PIC raised it to 150F. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Sep 12, 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.Inspection was emailedOn 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.Embargo Lbs: 0,Award: A,Signer: Ana Salinas

This address holds 3 food permits

Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.

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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 →