Wheelers Arcadia
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Wheelers Arcadia 11 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 3, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Arcadia average 77, so Wheelers Arcadia trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a container of chicken noodle soup at 48F and a pan of meat sauce at 49F, operator stated the food has only been in the reach in cooler less than an hour and is going to be reheated for lunch, operator advised a work order has been put in for the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink in the back is blocked by mop bucket and carts, operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink on reach in freezer near cook line, operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw bacon thawed in a container of water in sink, operator put under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
64
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at prep table in the kitchen, grooved. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed the floor in front of the dish machine is not durable or smooth. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
90
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef on top of chocolate pudding in reach in cooler located in back of kitchen, operator moved to different shelve. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed three bottles of lemon juice stored next to a bottle of cleaner on a shelve under the handwashing sink in kitchen. Observed a bottle of CLR cleaner on the ice machine, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove separated and damaged from the wall behind the dish machine and sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor in front of three compartment sink, not smooth.
36-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer located back of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
64
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease and food debris in between the fryer and behind cooking equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: Observed grease buildup between fryers. **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed front counter, where the hand sink is, hole in the wall on both sides. Also observed wall damaged across from the chest freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed two lights in the kitchen area, not shielded. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
86
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed over reach in freezer, operator took down. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-24-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter in crock pot on counter at 117F . Employee turned up dial. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook crack egg shells, no hand wash. Cook washed hands after education. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed cans of raid and other pesticides near triple sink. **Warning**
41-05-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings on floor behind chest freezer. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. **Warning**
41-23-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on front counter butter cups were at 66F, operator removed and put in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no employee agreements, printed for operator and signed. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises.Observed 1 dead roach behind chest freezer on floor **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease and food debris in between the fryer and behind cooking equipment. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed front counter, where the hand sink is, hole in the wall on both sides. Also observed wall damaged across from the chest freezer **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the glass top chest freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed two lights in the kitchen area, not shielded. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed under three compartment sink, and other areas, coving missing and not properly attached to wall. **Warning**
36-03-4
23
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
90
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
55
Dec 12, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Batter held on counter at 78F. Operator states batter is held on counter until end of breakfast and then discarded. Breakfast is from 7 am to 1045am . Operator using time as a public health control. Form provided at inspection via email. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray chemical over containers of cocoa and oil at back door. Removed chemicals to chemical storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. Observed chlorine at dishmachine at 25ppm corrected to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop on flour with handle in food. Corrected by moving scoop to side of container out of food. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed cups on holder at front counter not protected from above contamination. Operator added lid to top cup. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket at front counter at 0ppm. Employee added more bleach to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
55
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.corned beef dated 7/14/22 discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Corned beef dated 7/14/22
01B-24-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer chemicals and chemical wipes stored on prep table surface and spray bottle pointed towards and over potatoes. Manager moved chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at cookline area. Manager has it on his list to do. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at back dessert fridge. Manager put on his to purchase list for todays order. **Corrective Action Taken**
05-09-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in water at kitchen prep sink. Water not running out and down drain. Temperature above 41F. Manager stated chicken was in water less than 1 hour .removed to immediately cook. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wheelers Arcadia last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wheelers Arcadia on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wheelers Arcadia?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wheelers Arcadia.
How does Wheelers Arcadia compare to other restaurants in Arcadia?
Wheelers Arcadia most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Arcadia average of 77.
Has Wheelers Arcadia's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Wheelers Arcadia have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Wheelers Arcadia means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Wheelers Arcadia inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wheelers Arcadia is inspected around three times per year on average.
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