In-N-Out Burger

920 E Playa Del Norte Dr, Tempe, AZ 85288

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026

Score

Low Risk

In-N-Out Burger has been inspected four times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 18, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “equipment food - contact surfaces and utensils-frequency” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

In-N-Out Burger's latest score of 82 falls below the Tempe average of 94. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 18, 2026

Routine

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

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Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee throw away item, place hand inside trash can and then continue to the walk-in an restock the line without changing gloves and washing hands at time of inspection. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing 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. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection

2-301.14

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed buildup of brown organic debris on soda nozzles by drive-thru window. Per PIC, nozzles are removed and soaked every night and scrubbed at least once a week. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Discussed increasing scrubbing frequency with PIC to ensure debris is effectively removed from food contact surfaces

4-602.11(E)

Oct 10, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed buildup of brown organic debris on soda nozzles by drive-thru window. Per PIC, nozzles are removed and soaked every night, and scrubbed at least once a week. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Discussed increasing scrubbing frequency with PIC to ensure debris is effectively removed from food contact surfaces

4-602.11(E)

May 22, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)

4-602.11(E)

Nov 20, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was In-N-Out Burger last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at In-N-Out Burger on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at In-N-Out Burger?

Across the inspection record, “equipment food - contact surfaces and utensils-frequency” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at In-N-Out Burger.

How does In-N-Out Burger compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

In-N-Out Burger most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Tempe average of 94.

Has In-N-Out Burger's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at In-N-Out Burger have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at In-N-Out Burger means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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