Wendy's
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
95
Score
Wendy's appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 18, 2026. 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 two violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “floors, walls and ceilings-cleanability” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Wendy's latest score is in line with the Mesa average of 95. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: Observed the metal floor plate under the deep fryers to be in disrepair, with voids and areas where it is separating from the floor. Discussed repairing or replacing the metal floor plate and eliminating any voids. Kitchen surfaces must be smooth, easily cleanable, durable and non-absorbent to deter pest activity and pathogen growth
6-201.11
95
Sep 8, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Fingernails not trimmed or maintained
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an employee with painted/artificial nails scoop ice using bare hands without gloves. Employees with artificial/painted nails must wear gloves when working with exposed RTE foods. Discussed the establishment's policy for glove usage when handling exposed food. According to PIC, employees must don gloves while working with food. PIC will retrain employees in order to prevent food contamination
2-302.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable
Inspector notes: Observed a metal food/tray rack attached to a wooden dolly, at the end of the cook-line. The wooden dolly observed to have attached carpet on the two ends of the dolly; carpet observed to have an accumulation of soil and food debris. Discussed removing the carpet and sealing any exposed wood to prevent soil accumulations and create an easily cleanable surface. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material
4-101.19
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: Observed the metal floor plate under the deep fryers to be in disrepair, with voids and areas where it is separating from the floor. Discussed repairing or replacing the metal floor plate and eliminating any voids. Kitchen surfaces must be smooth, easily cleanable, durable and non-absorbent to deter pest activity and pathogen growth
6-201.11
82
Feb 13, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a spray bottle of the purple degreaser hanging on the upper shelf of the prep table, next to and above clean utensils and dishes. Observed another degreaser spray bottle on the clean dish drainboard of the 3-compartment sink. Toxic substances MUST be stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. PIC moved the chemicals to a safe area at time of inspection
7-201.11
Sanitization method does not meet required temperatures or concentration
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee dip and immediately remove dishes from the quat sanitizer in the 3-compartment sink. Reviewed the manual dishwashing procedure. Dishes and equipment must be immersed in the quat sanitizer for 60 seconds, according to the manufacturer's instructions for effective sanitization. PIC placed the recently washed dishes back into the sanitizer for 60 seconds.PIC will retrain all employees about the 60 second contact time for the quat sanitizer
4-703.11
74
Oct 2, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 1, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: Observed no test strips at the establishment for the quat sanitizer that is dispensed at the 3-compartment sink. Discussed the importance of testing sanitizing solutions in order to ensure the proper concentration (150-400 ppm quat). Please provide test strips by re-inspection 10 days
4-302.14
Time used as public health control not properly documented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the cut lettuce and cut tomatoes stored in the top of the sandwich make-line, without the start time, per the TILT policy. According to PIC, time as a control is used for the lettuce and tomatoes on the make-line. PIC labeled the lettuce and tomatoes with the correct start and discard time and will review the procedure with employees and verify that it is being followed. Food under time as a control must be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point the PHF/TCS was removed from temperature control
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's?
Across the inspection record, “floors, walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wendy's.
How does Wendy's compare to other restaurants in Mesa?
Wendy's most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Mesa average of 95.
Has Wendy's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's have averaged around two 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.
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