Wendy's

2346 E Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85006

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Wendy's stretching back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from 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 one violation per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “good repair and proper adjustment-equipment”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average for Phoenix sits at 97, putting Wendy's on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 18, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 24, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

4-501.11

Jun 11, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

4-501.11

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

6-201.13

Oct 8, 2024

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Backflow prevention air gap not adequate (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed the end of the spray arm extending past the flood rim of the 3 compartment sink. The end of a spay arm, faucet or its attachment shall not extends below the flood rim of the sink and should have an air gap. Person in charge moved the spray arm so that there would be an air gap

5-202.13

Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cut lettuce and cut tomato being held under Time as a Public Health Control but not having a time stamp. Person in charge states they were place in the line 1 hour prior to inspection. Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control. All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection

3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed several floor tiles throughout the kitchen being cracked. 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 Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wendy's?

Across the inspection record, “good repair and proper adjustment-equipment” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wendy's.

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

Wendy's most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher 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.

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