Whataburger
B2460 W Bethany Home Rd, Phoenix 85015
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-06233
Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history6 on record
2026
Mar 3, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed multiple containers of shredded lettuce and multiple containers of sliced tomatoes with internal temperature range of 46*F - 49*F while cooling inside the walk-in cooler. Tomatoes were prepped more that 6hrs prior to inspection time, and lettuce was prepped 5hrs prior to inspection time. The ambient temperature of the walk-in cooler was 38*F at time of inspection. All containers were tightly sealed with saran wrap and stacked in manner that does not facilitate rapid cooling. Discussed the importance of air circulation during the cooling process. Discussed cooling parameters. Please continue to monitor cooling TCS food items and ensure proper cooling time frames are met. Corrected at time of inspection. TCS foods prepared from cold or ambient room temperature ingredients must be cooled from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours. All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.
2025
Oct 30, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed time as a control methods. Discussed cleaning process for ice cream machine and soda nozzles.
Inspector's notes
Observed staff member wearing fingernail polish working at fry station without gloves. PIC instructed staff member to wear gloves when working with exposed food items. Unless wearing intact gloves in good repair, a food employee may not wear fingernail polish or artificial fingernails when working with exposed food. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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2-302.11 - Priority Foundation: Maintenance-Fingernails. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing.
Inspector's notes
Observed leak from AVB on mop sink. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Apr 10, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: sausage gravy overfill, hot holding temperatures, shake mix prep, temperature monitoring
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Observed 6inch metal pans, overfilled with chopped lettuce, tightly packed and placed on cooling shelf in walk-in refrigerator without proper air flow. Lettuce with an internal temperature ranging 46-48*F. Stickers noted lettuce prepped at 9:51am and should reach 41*F by 1:51pm. Recommended cooling in smaller containers no more than 4inches, and maintaining a temperature monitor until foods reach 41*F. Person in charge had employee discard of lettuce. PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Predefined Comment: TCS foods prepared from cold or ambient room temperature ingredients must be cooled from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection.
2024
Aug 1, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Feb 2, 2024Routine2 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: gravyNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website.https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: A,Signer: Antonio Garcia
Core-4-803.11, C: Storage of Soiled Linens Observed a soiled sanitizer wipe stored on corner of open ice bin at soda dispenser. All soiled wipes should be disposed of immediately after use. Person in charge disposed of wipe. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Left door gasket of 2-door reach in refrigerator, next to 3-compartment sink, with weak magnetization, causing door to open and remain open when right door is closed. All equipment should be in good repair. Person in charge to place a work order. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Aug 30, 2023Routine1 priority1 coreB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: temperature monitoringNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website.https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 3,Signer: Antonio Garcia
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Cooked green chiles and bacon in main grill reach in with an internal temperature of 52-54*F. Person in charge mentioned foods were placed in the unit over 4hrs prior to inspection. All cold temperature controlled foods should be held at 41*F or below. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. Recommend checking temperature of units before utilizing refrigeration units. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Main grill reach in refrigerator with an ambient temperature of 56*F. Refrigerators should be held at a temperature of 41*F to hold temperature-controlled foods. Employee mentioned they put in a service request and will be serviced tomorrow. Owner to provide work order invoice once completed. No temperature controlled foods to be held in unit until unit can hold an ambient temperature of 41*F or below. All foods to be held in walk-in or neighboring units at 41*F. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →