Wendy's

15416 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

The health department has logged five inspections at Wendy's, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 7, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near zero violations per visit.

The city-wide average sits at 95, which Wendy's 86 doesn't quite reach. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 7, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

Food not reheated to required temperature for hot holding (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Chili-151-153F reheating in the rear prep area. Per the time recorded on the pan; chili began reheating at 7:30AM (Current time was 10:45). The chili was discarded-see embargo form. Ensure that PHF/TCS is reheated to 165°F for 15 seconds and is done rapidly not exceeding 2 hours

3-403.11

Jul 1, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 10, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 5, 2025

Routine

3 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Improper handwashing procedure (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed two employees hand wash at hand sink with soap, however with no hand drying observed. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC will have employees re-wash hands appropriately. Observed three hand sinks inside establishment with no paper towels or hand drying provision. Hand sink by managers office; hand sink by counter entrance; women's restroom hand sink all with no paper towels. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC restocked all areas with paper towels and napkins.====All employees need to dry hands with paper towels or other hand drying provision

2-301.12

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed by hot holding section with full tray of all cooked hot holding spicy chicken nuggets with internal temperature of 111*F-132*F with inspector thermometer. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC confirmed internal temperature and had employees discard improperly hot holding cooked spicy chicken nuggets. ====Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a control all TCS food to be maintained at 135°F or higher

3-501.16(A)(1)

Backflow prevention air gap not adequate

Inspector notes: Observed RPZ for soda carbonation machine with no air gap. RPZ is directly on top of drain line. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). =====Air gap is less than 1 inch

5-202.13

Aug 22, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

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

Inspector notes: Establishment is using tilt, time as control for cut tomatoes, cut lettuce; and slices of American Cheeses. At time of inspection no time was documented on cut lettuce container or American Cheese containers. Notified employee, employee put on appropriate times on listed foods on time as control for food safety. Notified Person In Charge (PIC).=====If utilizing 4 hours and no temperature control: The food has to be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point the TCS food was removed from temperature control

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

Wendy's most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Scottsdale average of 95.

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.

How often is Wendy's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's is inspected around three times per year on average.

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