Wendy's

1045 S Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ 85286
American
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Wendy's appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 18, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near zero violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food, hot holding” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

By comparison, the average Chandler facility scores 95, putting Wendy's on the weaker side. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee entered the kitchen from outside, then put on gloves and went to put away food items in the walk in cooler without washing hands. The PIC stated that the employee would be properly trained on when to wash hands. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs, when donning gloves, and when changing tasks
2-301.14
86
Jun 20, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 7, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 27, 2024
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chili in the hot holding unit behind the registers ranging from 54*F to 58*F. The chili was placed in the unit at approximately 9:30 am. Notified the person in charge and they discarded the chili - see embargo form
3-501.16(A)(1)
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several clean tan food contact trays with brown organic matter inside the corners and on the bottom surface. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC will have employee re-wash, rinse, and sanitize. Third Consecutive Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection, Repeat Violations: 3rd
4-601.11(A)
78
Aug 15, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chili in the hot holding unit behind the registers ranging from 54*F to 58*F. The chili was placed in the unit at approximately 9:30 am. Notified the person in charge and they discarded the chili - see embargo form
3-501.16(A)(1)
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several clean tan food contact trays with brown organic matter inside the corners and on the bottom surface. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC will have employee re-wash, rinse, and sanitize. Third Consecutive Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection, Repeat Violations: 3rd
4-601.11(A)
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed raw hamburger meat in the cold holding unit next to the grill ranging from 44*F to 52*F. Ambient temperature of the unit was 45.5*F using min/max thermometer. Person in charge relocated meat to walk-in and will not use the unit until it is able to maintain 41*F or below. PIC put a 'do not use' sign on unit
4-301.11
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wendy's?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food, hot holding” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wendy's.

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

Wendy's most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Chandler average of 95.

Has Wendy's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent 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.