Wendy's

17218 E Shea Blvd Fountain, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
American
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Across the available record, Wendy's has five inspections on file, the first dated 2025. On Feb 3, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near zero violations per visit across recent inspections.

Wendy's latest score of 100 sits above the Fountain Hills average of 92. The record reflects steady performance over time.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 10, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 4, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 22, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed at three compartment sink with spray arm 2-3 inches below flood rim. Notified Person IN Charge (PIC). PIC moved spray arm to maintain more than 1"air gap from rim. ===The end of a spay arm, faucet or its attachment extends below the flood rim of the sink
5-202.13
Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Inside main walk in unit observed tray of cooling cooked sausage from breakfast run with two metal containers of product stored directly above. Notified Person IN Charge (PIC). During cooling time no items be stored directly on top of container of cooling sausage. ====Cooling method used
3-501.15(A)
Fingernails not trimmed or maintained (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee with chipping black nail polish on all fingers and thumb preparing and working with open food French fries; cheeses and other open tcs foods. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). During food preparation employee will need to wear gloves to prevent possible contaminants. =====Employee working with exposed food with rough fingernails; or wearing fingernail polish without a glove; or wearing artificial nails without a glove
2-302.11
70
May 9, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Wendy's compare to other restaurants in Fountain Hills?

Wendy's most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fountain Hills average of 92.

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.