Whataburger

1800 W Elliot Rd, Tempe, AZ 85284

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Whataburger has been inspected four times since 2024. Whataburger was last inspected on Mar 6, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near zero violations per visit.

Restaurants in Tempe average 95, so Whataburger is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 6, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 2, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Excess ice buildup in freezer under the fan area. PIC stated that the unit would be scheduled for maintenance/repair. Ensure that the equipment is maintained in good repair

4-501.11

Jun 17, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 14, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employee at the fryer handled raw spicy chicken patties, then went to handle cooked fries and clean utensils without changing gloves and washing hands. Employee at the grill area handled the headset on his head, then went to handle beef patties without changing gloves and washing hands. The PIC instructed both employees to wash hands and they did so. . Ensure that employees wash hands often enough during food preparation to prevent cross contamination and when changing tasks

2-301.14

Raw animal food not cooked to required temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Spicy chicken patties cooked to 114-144F. PIC instructed the employee to discard the uncooked chicken and recook new product. Ensure that raw animal foods are cooked to proper minimum temperatures

3-401.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Whataburger last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Whataburger on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Whataburger compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Whataburger most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tempe average of 95.

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.

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