Wendy's

13885 N 59th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85306

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Sep 11, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Wendy's, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 11, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

The city-wide average is 97, putting Wendy's squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 11, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 18, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 8, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: -- Chlorine concentration tested below 50ppm on dishes being washed in low temp dishwasher. The dishwasher was ran multiple times and it consistently tested below the required range of 50ppm-100ppm. At the time of inspection, the person in charge (PIC) placed a service request to repair the dishwasher and advised employees to use 3-compartment sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes until repairs are completed. Ensure employees are utilizing chlorine test strips to verify dishes are sanitized

4-501.114(A-E)

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: Chlorine test strips not available for dishwasher at the time of inspection. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to 2/18/25 re-inspection

4-302.14

Employee wearing prohibited jewelry while handling food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: -- Observed employee working with food/beverages wearing bracelets. At the time of inspection, the employee removed their bracelets before continuing to prepare orders. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band, while preparing food, food employees may not wear jewelry on their arms and hands

2-303.11

Aug 26, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: -- Hand sink next to 3-compartment sink needs to be resealed to the wall to repair open spaces/gaps in the sealing. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's on file is from Sep 11, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Wendy's most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is about the same as the Glendale average of 97.

Has Wendy's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's have averaged around one violation 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.

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