Inspection Report

Business Name
Wendy's

Business Address
2225 W CAMELBACK RD PHOENIX AZ 85015

Permit Number
FD-70681

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
12/5/2023

Grade
B

Priority Violation
1

Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 22

Description: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.

Sour cream, half and half, milk, orange juice, ranch, and caesar dressing in cold holding drawers under cash register with an internal temperature of 54-56*F. Person in charge mentioned foods had an internal temperature of 41*F within 4hrs prior to inspection. All cold temperature controlled foods should be held at 41*F or below. Person in charge placed foods in walk-in. Foods reached an internal temperature of 50*F within 1hr and 15min. Recommended checking ambient temperature of units prior to use.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 50

Description: Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

Comments:

Priority Foundation-5-103.11, Pf: Capacity-Quantity and Availability

Hot water dispensing at both handwashing sinks at food prep/handling areas at a temperature of 63-73*F. Hot water of 100-108*F for hand washing should be available at all times. Discussed usage of temperature measuring devices. Person in charge stated maintenance will be onsite today to troubleshoot hot water capacities. Re-inspection to occur by 12/7/2023.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Violation #: 51

Description: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices

Comments:

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

Constant flow of water at mop sink faucet when knobs are completely closed. Standing water surrounding mop sink, from an unknown leak. All areas should be free from water and in good repair. Person in charge stated maintenance will be onsite today to complete repairs.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Violation #: 55

Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean

Comments:

Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods

Frosty machine ranging ambient temperatures of 40-48*F and unable to hold dairy base at 41*F or below without manual stirring in left compartment throughout basin. Cold holding unit under cash register holding an ambient temperature 54*F. All equipment should be working properly and in good condition. Person in charge submitted a work order and will continue to stir contents in frosty machine monitor to maintain an ambient temperature of 41*F or below. All contents of cold holding unit will be held in neighboring units or in walk-in at 41*F or below.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Comments/Details

Reinspection for plumbing at hand wash stations to occur by 12/7/2023.
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority and 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.
Discussed establishment procedures regarding: equipment manuals, time as a control, usage of thermometer
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspection report emailed.

On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.

If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:

• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or
• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,

o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)
o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)
o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)
o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)

If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website.
https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181

Signer: Ebony Brown,Review Notes: QA,Review Complete: CHECKED,Award: B

"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.
Violation Category	Grade A	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade D	Grade D
Priority	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	1	1	2	2	2	more than 2	more than 3
Priority Foundation	0	1	2	3	4	0	1	2	5	3	4	0	1	2	more than 3	more than 0

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