Wendy's

816 S Watson Rd, Buckeye, AZ 85326
American
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk Grade: B

Wendy's has been inspected four times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 7, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around zero violations to closer to two violations per visit.

Compared to other Buckeye restaurants (averaging 98), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
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Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -- On prep line, observed American cheese with time as a public health control/TILT time starting at 6:30 AM with a discard time of 10:30 AM. An internal temperature of American cheese measured at 52°F using probing thermometer around 11:25 AM. Reviewed MCESD requirements with the PIC: If utilizing 4 hours time as a public control, and not temperature control: - The food has to be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point the TCS food was removed from temperature control. - Food that is unmarked or marked to exceed 4 hours must be discarded. The American cheese was discarded at the time of inspection
3-501.19(B1,3-4;C1,4-5)
Employee wearing prohibited jewelry while handling food (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -- Employee observed preparing food orders with loose/hanging jewelry on wrists. Reviewed jewelry restrictions with the PIC: 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. Requested jewelry be removed or restrained by glove (if wearing for religious purposes) at the time of inspection
2-303.11
82
Sep 17, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 17, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 7, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: RPZ valve behind soda boxes is dripping continuously and also sprayed with enough force to spray water outside of the drain hub and wet the boxes and surrounding area. Please repair
5-205.15(B)
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Wendy's compare to other restaurants in Buckeye?

Wendy's most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Buckeye average of 98.

Has Wendy's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Wendy's have averaged around two violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wendy's 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 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's is inspected around three times per year on average.