PlateScore

Wendy's

A

3201 E Wood St, Phoenix 85040

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-74405

Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

97
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 31, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 25, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 3, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 13, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 28, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (0 priority, 3 foundation, 0 core)Nov 12, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 14, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

May 14, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.No Violations observed at the time of inspection. Report was emailed.

2025

Nov 12, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

Correction of the priority foundation item(s) #38 found during the inspection conducted on 10/28/25 was verified by the inspector on 11/12/25 via electronic means.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Oct 28, 2025Routine3 foundationall corrected on siteB

The PIC stated that there is a current work order to repair the leak at the Freestyle unit in the dining room.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

Two pans of cut lettuce items with discard times changed to a later time (2 hours later) without changing the product. The PIC stated that food items are held for 4 hours and both items were still within the original 4 hour hold time. The PIC instructed the employee to put the accurate discard time on the lettuce items. The FOOD shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time of discard following internal policies. Corrective Action: 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.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-202.15

Inspector's notes

The drive thru window is being continually left open while not in use. The PIC instructed the employee to close the window. Ensure that outer openings are protected against the entrance of insects. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence Addl Notes: Multiple house flies present in the drive thru and front counter area. Ensure that proper pest control is performed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected

#40 — Personal CleanlinessPriority foundation2-302.11

Inspector's notes

Two employees with artificial nails and/or nail polish handling exposed food items without gloves. Employees were asked to wear gloves when handling food items. Ensure that employees with artificial nails and/or nail polish wear intact gloves when working with exposed food. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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2-302.11 - Priority Foundation: Maintenance-Fingernails. 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.

Mar 13, 2025RoutinecleanA

No violations noted at time of inspection.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed permit renewal invoice.

2024

Oct 3, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed minor facility maintenance.

Jan 25, 2024Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. The inspection report was emailed.------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: A,Signer: Evelyn Navarro

#45 — Single-Use/Single-Service Articles; Properly Stored, UsedCore4-903.11

Core-4-903.11(A) and (C), C: Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing; Single-Use/Single-Service Items -- Single-Service cups and cup lids stored in a cabinet next to a trash receptacle. Re-locate the cups and lids to an area where they are not exposed to potential contamination. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Oct 31, 2023RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. The inspection report was emailed and verified received.------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.Signer: Evelyn Navarro,Award: A

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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 →