Inspection Report

Business Name
Wendy's
Business Address
16859 W BELL RD SURPRISE AZ 85388
Permit Number
FD-55962
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
4/16/2024
Grade
B
Priority Violation
1
Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 17

Description: Proper Disposition of Returned, Previously Served, Reconditioned, and Unsafe Food

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-701.11, P: Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe, Adulterated, or Contaminated Food. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. ---- The main ice machine was dispensing brown ice at time of inspection. The same brown ice was observed inside the ice compartment of the drive thru soda machine. Per PIC, a work order was submitted a day prior to this inspection to have ice machine serviced. There was evidence that the ice had been used. PIC stated that they have been telling drive thru customers that they had no ice. PIC voluntarily advised employee to pour hot water and sanitizer inside the drive thru ice bin to melt the ice. Advised PIC to drain and put an out of order sign on the main ice machine. An out of order sign was placed on the main ice bin and door was taped shut. Per PIC, the plan is to buy ice after the lunch rush. Explained how ice is considered food and should not be used when deemed Unsafe, Adulterated, or Contaminated.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Comments/Details

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.

*Discussed air drying**

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Emailed inspection report



Award: B,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Sherri D.

"A" for Food Safety

Through our grading system, Maricopa County Environmental Services Department provides at-a-glance indications of how food establishments perform during food safety inspections. This system is designed to grade food establishments in terms of food safety requirements and provide recognition to those who choose to participate.

How does it work?

The issuance of grade cards to food establishments is based on voluntary participation. The person in charge, who is present during the inspection, will be asked whether they would like to participate in the Grading System. This will be decided prior to each inspection. If an establishment does not participate in the Grading System, Not Participating or NP will appear on the inspection report, and the inspection will still occur. If an establishment does participate, a grade of A, B, C, or D will be determined at the conclusion of the inspection using the Grading System chart below. Participating establishments will then be provided with a grade card that can be posted in the establishment. The status of the establishment’s grade will also appear on the Restaurant Ratings page of the department’s website.

How can I determine the grade?

The Grading System chart can be used to determine grades earned for establishments that do not participate. Grades are determined by the number of Priority and Priority Foundation violations received at the time of inspection. Violation types are defined in general terms below.

Definitions

Priority Violation
Major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury (e.g. Food employees do not properly wash hands when required).
Priority Foundation Violation
Minor violation that does not directly contribute to an increased risk of foodborne illness but failure to correct this violation may lead to the occurrence of a priority violation. For example, hand washing soap and paper towels not available at hand wash sink (may lead directly to food employees not properly washing hands when required).
Core Violation
Minor violation that relates to general maintenance and sanitation (e.g. No sign reminding employees to wash hands).
Cutting Edge Program
All county food-related establishments can partner with Maricopa County to implement a proactive approach to reducing foodborne illness risk factors by implementing food safety systems that include policies, training, and verification processes. Partners enrolled in the Cutting Edge Program receive an A+ when an A is earned.
Grading System The matrix below is used to grade food inspections under the voluntary grading system.
A B B B B B B B C C C C C C D D
Priority 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 2 2 2 2 3
Priority Foundation 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 5 3 4 0 1 2 3 0

Any legal action for a pattern of non-compliance or permit suspension results in a D.