Wetzel's Pretzels

9400 W Maryland Ave, Glendale, AZ 85305
Frozen Desserts
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Aug 28, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Wetzel's Pretzels has been inspected five times since 2024. Wetzel's Pretzels was last inspected on Aug 28, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

Looking across the full record, “equipment food - contact surfaces and utensils-frequency” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Glendale restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 28, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed a thick layer of organic build-up on the inside of the ice machine. Discussed with person in charge to either clean the ice machine or have the ice machine cleaned soon. Person in charge will reach out to have the ice machine thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch
4-602.11(E)
95
Aug 21, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 13, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed main refrigerator that is currently not operable. In discussion with the person in charge, the refrigerator is being repaired and the technician is waiting on some parts to arrive to fix the refrigerator. No time and temperature controlled for safety foods were in the refrigerator at time of inspection. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. A re-inspection will occur within 10 days or no later than August 21st, 2025
4-301.11
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed a thick layer of organic build-up on the inside of the ice machine. Discussed with person in charge to either clean the ice machine or have the ice machine cleaned soon. Person in charge will reach out to have the ice machine thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch
4-602.11(E)
86
May 8, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 2, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Please ensure that a person with a certified food protection manager certificate is present during all hours of operation. Person in charge is currently working towards acquiring their CFPM. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wetzel's Pretzels last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wetzel's Pretzels on file is from Aug 28, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wetzel's Pretzels?

Across the inspection record, “equipment food - contact surfaces and utensils-frequency” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wetzel's Pretzels.

How does Wetzel's Pretzels compare to other restaurants in Glendale?

Wetzel's Pretzels most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Glendale average of 97.

Has Wetzel's Pretzels' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wetzel's Pretzels have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wetzel's Pretzels means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.