Waffle House

4824 E Chandler Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85048

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026

Score

Medium Risk Grade: C

Inspectors have visited Waffle House seven times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Apr 7, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near zero violations per visit across recent inspections.

Waffle House's latest score of 74 falls below the Phoenix average of 97. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 7, 2026

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed 3 pans of cooked grits holding between 117*F and 143*F. Per manager, the foods were placed in hot holding at about 9:00am this morning, about 5 hours earlier. Foods were embargoed. All hot holding, TCS foods must be kept at 135*F or above

3-501.16(A)(1)

Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed 3 sanitizer towel buckets at 300+ ppm of chlorine sanitizer. Towels are used for food and non food contact surfaces. Sanitizers must be kept in the concentration as stated on the bottle for food contact surfaces (50-200 ppm). Sanitizers were remade and tested at 200 ppm

7-204.11

Nov 25, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 5, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 16, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 21, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: Observed floor tiles missing in front of the mechanical ware washing area, leaving concrete flooring exposed to moisture and food debris. Informed PIC that the tiles need to be replaced so that the establishment is smooth and easily cleanable. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-201.11

Sep 5, 2024

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 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 employee with gloves cracking eggs, then proceeding to touch finished toast for an order. Manager had employee remove toast and immediately wash hands. Ensure that hand washing is occurring going from dirty to clean tasks in the kitchen

2-301.14

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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 Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Waffle House compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Waffle House most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Waffle House's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Waffle House means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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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