Waffle House
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
86
Score
Waffle House has been inspected seven times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 26, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.
That's lower than the typical Mesa restaurant, which scores around 95. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an employee using the same gloves to crack raw eggs and then grab clean dishes intended for plating and immediate service. Also observed employee remove their soiled gloves and reach into box of clean gloves without washing hands first. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) when to wash and also left guidance documents for coaching. 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
2-301.14
86
Sep 9, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
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No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Manager could not provide written policy for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal Events. Written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events are required onsite at all times. Provided handout for the written policy
2-501.11
90
May 14, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a stack of sliced ham, in the front grill line cooler at 44-47 deg f. discussed with manager. also top of the cheese stack at 44-47 deg f , pan slightly overfilled. manager re-arranged food panel sizes. 41 deg f established. please ensure rte/tcs is kept at 41 deg f
3-501.15(B)
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Checked the towel sanitizer. noted at 0 ppm. discussed with manager drained and refilled. chlorine at 50 ppm established. corercted
3-304.14
90
Jan 31, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Sanitization method does not meet required temperatures or concentration
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hot water sanitizing dishwashing machine's maximum surface temperature was 150F, which was also measured with the establishment's high-temperature thermometer
4-703.11
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An employee was observed drinking from a cup without a lid and straw in the back prep area. The manager was instructed that all employee drinks must have lids and straws
2-401.11
Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures
Inspector notes: The outside enclosure for the dumpster and grease bin was heavily soiled. Maintain clean
5-501.115
78
Nov 8, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an employee retrieve plates for immediate service to customers after touching raw meats and eggs while using gloves without removing the gloves and washing their hands. 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. Advised PIC to have the grill cook interact only with raw animal proteins and soiled utensils while another employee working with ready-to-eat foods prepares dishes for customer orders to help reduce hand washing frequency while protecting plates from unintended contamination
2-301.14
86
Aug 8, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed an ambient air temperature of 54*F in the prep cooler on the cook line when measured with a min/max thermometer. Inside the cooler, observed TCS foods holding at 60*F. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below
4-301.11
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waffle House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waffle House on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
How does Waffle House compare to other restaurants in Mesa?
Waffle House most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa 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.
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