Whataburger Restaurant

1426 W Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511

American

Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Whataburger Restaurant appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 30, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Brandon restaurants, the typical score is 82; Whataburger Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 30, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Signs are on order. Establishment opening on 4/30/2026 **Corrective Action Taken**

31B-04-4

Nov 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On prep table **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Oct 3, 2023

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Three compartment sink sprayer nozzles

23-03-4

Aug 18, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Feb 8, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

11-27-4

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed sliced cheese stored on prep table on cookline with time mark without written procedures Observed employee place in reachin cooler **Corrective Action Taken**

03F-10-5

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

11-26-1

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plastic bowls not inverted at dish area

24-05-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer in drive thru area

14-69-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar not labeled in back prep area

02D-01-5

Sep 16, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no water at the hand sink on the cookline **Warning**

27-16-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at handsink near drive thru Corrected -observed employee replace **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-02-4

Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. Observed stored on floor in storage room Corrected-observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

21-17-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

50-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food build up inside reachin freezer near drive thru **Warning**

23-03-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on prep table near drive thru Corrected-observed employee place in sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

21-12-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar not labeled Corrected-observed employee label **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

02D-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Whataburger Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Whataburger Restaurant on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Whataburger Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Whataburger Restaurant.

How does Whataburger Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Brandon?

Whataburger Restaurant most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Brandon average of 82.

Has Whataburger Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Whataburger Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Whataburger Restaurant 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 Whataburger Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Whataburger Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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