Wetzel's Pretzels

5845 W Bell Rd, Glendale, AZ 85306
Frozen Desserts
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Going back to 2024, Wetzel's Pretzels has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 4, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

Looking across the full record, “certified food protection manager” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Glendale restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several used-damp wiping cloths on the counters in the front of the establishment. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. Discussed wiping bucket and sanitizer requirements with staff
3-304.14
95
Jan 3, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No certified Food Manager was present at the time of inspection. In Compliance with the Food Code, Maricopa County requires a Food Manager present during operating hours. Emailed Maricopa Policy changes and additional resources on where to acquire a Food Manager Certification
2-102.12(A)
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: Observed multiple brown (cinnamon-sugar, brown sugar) and white powders (salt, sugar, flour) in unoriginal containers unlabeled. Management to label food containers, with the common use name of the food stored, for easy identification. Discussed food labeling requirements with the manager. Food containers to be labeled before the next routine inspection
3-302.12
90
Aug 2, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: SECOND REPEAT. No Certified Food Protection Manager onsite. 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 Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” 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 100 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.

How often is Wetzel's Pretzels inspected?

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