Whataburger

4610 S 48th St, Phoenix, AZ 85040
American
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Whataburger, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 10, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly two violations before.

“Time as a public health control” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Phoenix average 97, so Whataburger is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 30, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* Cut lettuce and pico de gallo-46-48F on the make line closest to the office area. The PIC was placing time tags on the items that indicated the start time to have started after the start of the inspection. The PIC stated that the previous shift had placed the items on the make line and was unsure how long the items had been out of refrigeration. PIC discarded the items-see embargo form. Ensure that when time temperature control is used for up to four hours that the food has an initial temperature of 41F or below when removed from cold holding and the food is marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time of discard following internal policies not exceeding four hours
3-501.19(B1,3-4;C1,4-5)
Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Quat sanitizer wipes stored directly over the food prep sink that was filled with tomatoes. PIC relocated the quat sanitizer. Ensure that toxic materials are stored in a manner to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single service items
7-201.11
Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee personal phone stored on/over the make line area closest to the office. PIC removed the employee phone. Ensure that employees have suitable facilities for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions
6-501.110
70
Jan 9, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Two pans of cut lettuce items and cut tomatoes at the make line next to the office with set discard times of 5:45PM on 1-8-25. (The date today is 1-9-25.) The PIC discarded all items-see embargo form. Ensure that FOOD HOLDING AND STORAGE TIME IS WITHIN FOOD SAFETY LIMITS
3-501.19(B1,3-4;C1,4-5)
86
Sep 10, 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 Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Whataburger?

Across the inspection record, “time as a public health control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Whataburger.

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?

Yes. Recent inspections at Whataburger have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the 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.