Waffle House

2189 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85288

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

Inspectors have visited Waffle House eight times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 4, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

Looking across the full record, “hot water and chemical-methods” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

By comparison, the average Tempe facility scores 95, putting Waffle House on the weaker side. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 4, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Conveying Sewage (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed floor drain near prep table not draining properly and had standing gray water sitting in the drain at time of inspection. Facilities were onsite during inspection and was able to unclog the floor drain at time of inspection. Discussed with PIC about monitoring floor drains to make sure they are working properly at time of inspection

5-402.13

Oct 29, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Sanitization method does not meet required temperatures or concentration (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed main stationary rack high temperature dish machine with active warewashing with a maximum temperature of 135*F after 4 runs and after emptying and refilling the machine. When food-contact surfaces are being sanitized with hot water in a dish machine, the surface temperature must reach at least 160°F as measured by an irreversible registering temperature measuring device to destroy pathogens that may remain on such surfaces after cleaning. Person-in-charge (PIC) had a technician come to repair machine at time of inspection. Machine reached a maximum temperature of 164*F at time of inspection

4-703.11

Aug 5, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Sanitization method does not meet required temperatures or concentration (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed main stationary rack high temperature dish machine with active warewashing with a maximum temperature of 152.6*F after 5 runs and resetting the machine. When food-contact surfaces are being sanitized with hot water in a dish machine, the surface temperature must reach at least 160°F as measured by an irreversible registering temperature measuring device to destroy pathogens that may remain on such surfaces after cleaning. Person-in-charge (PIC) relocated all food-contact surfaces to three-compartment sink area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized with an approved concentration of chlorine sanitizer at the time of inspection

4-703.11

Jun 19, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 10, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 28, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed a pan of cooked grits with an internal temperature of 124*F; person in charge indicated they did not know when it was made and voluntarily discarded the cooked grits. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above

3-501.16(A)(1)

Aug 21, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 25, 2024

Food Advisory Inspection

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 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Waffle House?

Across the inspection record, “hot water and chemical-methods” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Waffle House.

How does Waffle House compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Waffle House most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Tempe 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 five times per year on average.

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