Wetzel's Pretzels

15355 N Northsight Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Frozen Desserts

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

The health department has logged four inspections at Wetzel's Pretzels, the earliest from 2024. On Feb 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food, hot holding”, showing up two times.

Compared to other Scottsdale restaurants (averaging 95), there's room to close the gap. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 17, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: ***Second Consecutive Violation*** In hot holding case at front counter, hot dog bites with internal temperatures of 100*F-115*F. Per manager, hot dog bites were placed in hot holding case

3-501.16(A)(1)

Sep 16, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In tall single door reach in refrigerator, open package of hot dogs with date mark of 9/3, 7 days past 7-day discard date. Hot dogs were discarded. See embargo form. Per employee, large hot dogs are not used frequently. Recommended thawing a few hot dogs at a time and storing remaining package in freezer. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1)

3-501.18

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

Inspector notes: In hot holding case at front counter, hot dog bites with internal temperatures of 112*F-125*F. Per manager, hot dog bites were placed in hot holding case about 30 minutes. Manager discarded hot dog bites for quality. On outside thermometer of unit, temperature with a reading of 144*F-145*F. Recommended to call repair company to ensure hot holding unit is maintaining proper temperature throughout the day, especially during busier times of service. Maintain TCS (time/ temperature control for food safety) foods at 135*F or higher at all times

3-501.16(A)(1)

Mar 18, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Fifth Consecutive Violation. The person in charge (PIC) is not a certified food protection manager. Ensure the PIC on site is an ANSI-certified food protection manager and maintain the certificate available for review. (A) The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM

2-102.12(A)

Jul 29, 2024

Routine

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

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Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In prep area, employee donned apron, then continued working with gloved hands, without a proper handwash after contamination occurred. Instructed employee to remove gloves, wash hands, and don new gloves to continue with task. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing, proper procedure, and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks

2-301.14

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Fourth Consecutive Violation. At front counter in use wiping cloth bucket, no measurable quat sanitizer solution. Instructed employee to provide wiping cloth bucket with quat sanitizer solution with a concentration of 150-400ppm

3-304.14

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Fourth Consecutive Violation. The person in charge (PIC) is not a certified food protection manager. Ensure the PIC on site is an ANSI-certified food protection manager and maintain the certificate available for review. (A) The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM

2-102.12(A)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wetzel's Pretzels last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wetzel's Pretzels on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food, hot holding” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wetzel's Pretzels.

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

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

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.

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