Whataburger

12440 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85032
American
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Whataburger appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. On Nov 10, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

Among Phoenix restaurants, the typical score is 97; Whataburger is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 10, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed at time of inspection hot holding chicken gravy at 102*F-106*F. Per sticker chicken gravy was prepared at 11am. Time of inspection is after 3:30pm. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC confirmed internal temperatures. Unit was not powered on. Directed PIC to discard. Also observed inside hot holding tray area one large piece of cooked chicken at 106*F. No time on unit was observed Notified PIC. PIC confirmed temperature and discarded cooked chicken====•Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a control all TCS food to be maintained at 135°F or higher
3-501.16(A)(1)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at drink station hand sink. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC restocked hand sink with paper towels. ====At all times each hand sink needs to be stocked with paper towels
6-301.12
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Aug 28, 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 10, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Whataburger compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Whataburger most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Whataburger's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Whataburger have averaged around zero violations 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.