Wendy's

7530 W Lower Buckeye Rd, Phoenix 85043

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-83141

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.

Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Aug 7, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Feb 23, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Sep 25, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

May 6, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed time as a control time frames (no 7 hour hold allowed with time as a control). Also discussed food storage hierarchy.

2024

Aug 13, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Mar 12, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 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: B,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Ana Flores

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When to Wash. -- Observed a food employee place frozen raw breaded chicken into the fryer and then, without first washing his hands, scoop fries into a container for customer service. The employee was asked to wash his hands and did so. ** 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. ** Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.11

Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. -- No handwashing soap available at the handwashing sink at the entrance to the kitchen. The soap dispenser was refilled. ** 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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#40 — Personal CleanlinessCore2-303.11

Core-2-303.11, C: Prohibition-Jewelry -- Several employees, engaged in food preparation, were wearing watches and bracelets. Discussed approved jewelry with the person in charge. **Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band, while preparing FOOD, FOOD EMPLOYEES may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands.** Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions -- There is soft drink syrup spilled on floor in the area of the soda bag rack. Clean. ** PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. ** Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

2023

Jul 20, 2023Routine1 foundation1 coreB

This establishment received a B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed monitoring of cold holding equipment, chemical storage areas, and food quality. Also discussed designation of sinks and use of paper towel during hand wash procedures.The inspection Report was printed and given to PIC at the establishment at time of inspection. Visit our Active Managerial Control Toolbox webpage for helpful handouts and information to promote food safety in your establishmenthttps://esd.maricopa.gov/4533/English-AMC-ToolboxThe 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: B,Signer: Ana Flores

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-601.11

Priority Foundation-4-601.11(A), Pf: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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. - Tomato slicer in clean storage observed with tomato debris still between the blades and also a sticker on the lower cutting surface area. PIC moved the slicer to the ware wash station to be cleaned again. Please ensure food contact equipment is cleaned to both sight and touch prior to being placed in clean storage. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Repeat Violation Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained - Cap/cover to AVB at mop sink faucet is missing. Please replace cap. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

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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 →