Whataburger

1395 N Higley Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Whataburger, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Nov 19, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Gilbert restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 19, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed recently prepped cut lettuce and tomatoes with temperatures between 47 to 50*F cooling in tightly covered containers in the walk-in cooler. Per PIC and date marks lettuce and tomatoes were cut 2 hours prior to inspection. Person in charge (PIC) loosened the covers. Discussed keeping containers loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination, during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food

3-501.15(B)

Jun 2, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed the sausage gravy being hot held with an internal temperature of 85F, probe thermometer, verified by PIC. The hot well was not turned on at time of inspection and the gravy is held for 6 hours, according to PIC and the label. PIC discarded the gravy, see embargo form. 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)

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several metal pans and a hot holding tray with food debris and oil residue on the food-contact surfaces. The equipment is used to store TCS foods and was stored as clean on the clean rack in the ware wash room. PIC placed the soiled equipment in the area to be rewashed. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. TCS food debris remaining on clean equipment is a potential source of contamination for foods that come into contact with the equipment

4-601.11(A)

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed recently prepped cut lettuce and tomatoes cooling in tightly covered containers in the walk-in cooler. PIC loosened the covers. Discussed keeping containers loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination, during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food

3-501.15(B)

Dec 16, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Whataburger last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Whataburger on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Whataburger compare to other restaurants in Gilbert?

Whataburger most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Gilbert average of 96.

Has Whataburger's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Whataburger 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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