Waffle House

2627 W Deer Valley Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85027

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Waffle House has been inspected seven times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 17, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

Among Phoenix restaurants, the typical score is 97; Waffle House is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 23, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed dish wash machine was only reaching 130*F for sanitizing dishing. Mechanical sanitization is to reach 160*F. Repair service was contacted and fixed. Advised staff to monitor equipment and verify unit is reaching correct temperatures

4-501.112

Jun 24, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 5, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 20, 2025

Reinspection

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee cracking eggs and touching Ready-to-eat (RTE) foods (ham) without handwashing between. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC) and alternative options such as double gloves to make sure raw egg does not contact RTE foods. Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks

2-301.14

Jan 28, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

2-301.14

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Cold holding prep table is not maintaining temperatures of 41* F or below. Ambient temperature in the prep table was shown to be 44.6*F with min/max thermometer. 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

Oct 15, 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 17, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Waffle House compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Waffle House most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher 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 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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