Waffle House

1801 W Baseline Rd, Guadalupe, AZ 85283

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Across the available record, Waffle House has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Mar 24, 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.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Across the inspection history, “system maintained in good repair” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average for Guadalupe sits at 95, putting Waffle House on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 24, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 10, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloths sitting on the cutting boards across the kitchen. Informed PIC that wet wiping cloths need to be stored in an approved sanitizer concentration at all times. PIC removed the cloths from the cutting boards at time of inspection. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection

3-304.14

Jul 16, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 26, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken stored on top of RO packaged raw steaks. Informed PIC that the steaks need to be stored above the raw chicken, according to cooking temperature. PIC properly stored the raw animal proteins at time of inspection. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code

3-302.11(A3-8)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed the hose bib vacuum breaker calcified and leaking at the outside mop sink. Informed PIC that the hose bib vacuum breaker needs to be brought into good repair. Observed a hose with a shut off valve connected to the mop sink. Informed PIC that a new hose needs to be acquired without a shut off valve. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Shut-offs, including chemical dispensers and sprayer nozzles, are not approved for continuous installation downstream from vacuum breakers

5-205.15(B)

Nov 8, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed an open top employee drink cup on top of boxes of hashbrowns in the storage room. Informed PIC that the drinks need to be covered, have a straw, and placed in an area that will not contaminate food. Drinks were moved to the designated employee item area. PIC will enforce caps and straws and keep the employee items in designated areas. PIC moved employee consumables to the designated area and will retrain on proper eating, drinking, and tobacco use

2-401.11

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed the drainpipe for the back hand sink to be draining only partially over the floor drain, with the rest of the water filling the floor in the surrounding area. Informed PIC that the pipe needs to be moved so that it is draining fully into the drain. Observed the drainpipes under the ice bin fallen into the floor drain. Informed PIC that the drainpipes need to be lifted so that there is a one-inch airgap between the outlet of the pipe and the top of the drain. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection

5-205.15(B)

Aug 14, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waffle House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waffle House on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Waffle House?

Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Waffle House.

How does Waffle House compare to other restaurants in Guadalupe?

Waffle House most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Guadalupe average of 95.

Has Waffle House's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Waffle House 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 Waffle House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House is inspected around four times per year on average.

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