Wendy's 9253
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
90
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Wendy's 9253, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 29, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
The city-wide average for Arcadia sits at 77, putting Wendy's 9253 on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
90
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered bacon in the walk in cooler. Operator covered the bacon with date. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
95
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handling money at the drive thru and then cupping up chili, and working the baskets at the fryer without washing hands, operator stopped her to wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on a prep table, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed manager in the kitchen without a hair restraint on, she put one on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans on the shelve in the dish area that were wet in between, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two boxes of French toast sticks on floor in the walk in freezer, operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed over two-compartment sink in dish area, light shield missing.
38-07-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing on one of the dumpsters.
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in the men's bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed on front counter bowls for the chili upright and unprotected, operator turned over. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
58
Feb 8, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Ice bucket stored not inverted between uses. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
95
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.inspector emailed handout during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed open box of deli papers stored open in wire shelving. Observed black particles on uppermost sheet. Manager covered and removed top sheet . **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops stored wet in mop sink basin. Manager hung mops. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees working with open foods on cookline with no beard guards.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Manager rearranged for optimal air drying. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris on walk-in cooler and Freezer floors.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice bucket/not inverted on ice machine. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed dishes in clean dish storage with manufacturers labels still in place. Manager removed to dishwash. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
61
Aug 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
58
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
67
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Water supply does not meet the requirements of a public water supply. Establishment under boil water notice. Washing hands with non potable water. Corrected by setting up container with spout and putting purchased water in container washing hands with water from container. Dishes being washed with boiled water. **Corrected On-Site**
27-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket to walk-in freezer broken and ice buildup on door jamb.
14-11-5
82
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's 9253 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's 9253 on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's 9253?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wendy's 9253.
How does Wendy's 9253 compare to other restaurants in Arcadia?
Wendy's 9253 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Arcadia average of 77.
Has Wendy's 9253's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Wendy's 9253 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wendy's 9253 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 Wendy's 9253 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's 9253 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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