Wendy's

4902 E Ray Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85044
American
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Sep 23, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Wendy's, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Sep 23, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “system maintained in good repair” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That's lower than the typical Phoenix restaurant, which scores around 97. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 23, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Two pans of cut tomatoes items and two pans of cut lettuce items on the make line with no set discard times. PIC stated that all items had been placed onto the make line about a hour and a half to two hours prior and voluntarily discarded-see embargo form. Internal policy is 4 hours holding time when time is used as a control. The FOOD shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time of discard following internal policies not to exceed four hours
3-501.19(B1,3-4;C1,4-5)
86
Feb 4, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB) at mop sink leaking water from the cap when turned on. Informed PIC that the device needs to be serviced by a plumber or backflow specialist to ensure it is operating correctly. PIC will put in a work order. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
5-205.15(B)
95
Dec 6, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB) at mop sink leaking water from the cap when turned on. Informed PIC that the device needs to be serviced by a plumber or backflow specialist to ensure it is operating correctly. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
5-205.15(B)
95
Nov 25, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Insufficient number of handwashing sinks
Inspector notes: Observed both of the hand washing sinks in the kitchen, sinks in the rest rooms, and the prep sink to be supplied with water reaching 71*F. Informed PIC that hot water needs to be supplied to and available at every sink. Informed PIC that the hand sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100*F, within 1-minute of running the sink. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing
5-203.11
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB) at mop sink leaking water from the cap when turned on. Informed PIC that the device needs to be serviced by a plumber or backflow specialist to ensure it is operating correctly. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
5-205.15(B)
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's on file is from Sep 23, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wendy's?

Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wendy's.

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

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