Whataburger
A737 E Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix 85006
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-06249
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
Apr 10, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Observed leak from Atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB) at the mop sink. Prior to next routine inspection, have backflow device serviced by a plumber or backflow specialist to ensure backflow device is in good repair.
2025
Oct 23, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed covered tomatoes and lettuce cooling down from prep with plastic wrap covering them. Discussed proper cooling methods with PIC. Items cooling were uncovered at time of inspection. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. All TCS foods cooling were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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.
Apr 29, 2025RoutinecleanA
No violations noted at time of inspectionPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed Big 6 handout
2024
Nov 14, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed minor facility maintenance.
Apr 16, 2024Routine1 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: location of food waste receptacle, when to wash, usage of glovesNo 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,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Taylyn Cervantez
Core-6-201.13, C: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed Tile/sealant at corner West of hand wash sink, missing, causing a hole and material under to be exposed. Wall junctures should be enclosed, sealed, and easily cleanable. Person in charge to place a work order. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When to Wash. 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. Observed gloved employee handle and remove trash from lobby trash can, and proceed to serve food and handle self serve condiments at service station without removing gloves or washing hands. After handling trash, hands must be washed before returning to food prep and service stations. Employee removed gloves and washed hands before returning to station. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Aug 1, 2023RoutinecleanA
Discussed proper storage of gloves for use with food.No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. E-mailed and verified inspection report was received.-----The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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) Note: 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-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: Rosa Bahena
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 →