Wendy's

16859 W Bell Rd, Surprise, AZ 85388
American
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Across the available record, Wendy's has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Oct 8, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

Wendy's latest score of 95 falls below the Surprise average of 98. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 8, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer containers all had a quat concentration below the required 200-400ppm. PIC noticed that the sanitizer bag feeding the dispenser was empty and they changed it, then remade all sanitizer containers. Please ensure that quat solution reads between 200-400ppm to guarantee proper sanitization of food contact surfaces
3-304.14
95
May 5, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 10, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Sausage observed with an internal temperature of 72*F while being cooled in walk-in cooler inside a containers with lid tightly closed. The sausage was within proper cooling parameters. Lids was left ajar to facilitate rapid cooling. Discussed the importance of air circulation during the cooling process
3-501.15(B)
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: Metal plate wall around mop sink observed to be loose, leaving a gap between FRP wall and the metal plate. Please seal the plate against the wall and clean the mold around the mop sink walls. Correct prior to next routine inspection. 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
6-201.11
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

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

Wendy's most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is lower than the Surprise average of 98.

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.