Wendys 1622
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Wendys 1622 has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 22, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.
The city-wide average for Palm Springs sits at 82, putting Wendys 1622 on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
14
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jan 21, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
78
Sep 25, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Sep 16, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
86
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. dishwasher chlorine 0 ppm . Manager tapped the chlorine ball container . Tested second time chlorine 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. shredded cheese 50 f since 6:31 am. Current time 10:31 am, savory butter ( not on the non tcs list ) 54 f since 6:30 am. Current time 10:31 am. Longer than 4 hours Chili 144 f in the center at 10:38 am around the edge was 170 f, manager stirred temp157 f, reheating 2 hours 38 minutes. last temperature 158 f in the center at 10:58 am time marked 8:30-10:30 am using leftover meat . Chili not reheated to 165 f within 2 hours
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese 50 f since 6:31 am. Current time 10:31 am, savory butter ( not on the non tcs list ) 54 f since 6:30 am. Current time 10:31 am.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Chili 144 f in the center at 10:38 am around the edge was 170 f, manager stirred temp157 f, reheating 2 hours 38 minutes. last temperature 158 f in the center at 10:58 am time marked 8:30-10:30 am using leftover meat . Chili not reheated to 165 f within 2 hours
03E-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink by front counter in small room. Manager changed the soap container. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At drive thru hand sink. Employee stocked the paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
45
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance build up Around ice chute ( visible from top gap over plastic deflector.)
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager preparing sandwiches and scooping French fries without any hair restraints for loose head hair.
13-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Black mold like substance buildup between wall and east side hand sink at front counter.
36-27-5
86
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker heavily Rusted at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink.
29-34-4
86
Sep 1, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 20 live flies in back dry storage area of kitchen in front of walk in cooler. Flies landing on cardboard boxes and racks storing packaged hamburger buns. Flies killed. Area sanitized. 50 live flies on ceiling tiles throughout dining room. Flies not landing on anything. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Set up Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-43-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. At mop sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
70
May 18, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
86
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone above burger cooler - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
90
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendys 1622 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendys 1622 on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
How does Wendys 1622 compare to other restaurants in Palm Springs?
Wendys 1622 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Springs average of 82.
Has Wendys 1622's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendys 1622 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wendys 1622 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Wendys 1622 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wendys 1622 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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