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Whataburger

A

4280 W Bell Rd, Glendale 85308

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-24-01749

Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

98
Excellent

Glendale restaurant avg: 97

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Score over time

100060202420252026Mar 14, 2024 — Routine — score 78 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Apr 2, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 20, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 7, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 11, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 3, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Feb 3, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed hand wash station maintenance. Work order in place for gasket on small reach in near soda fountain.

2025

Aug 11, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.***Provided MCESD bodily fluid guidance document.**Provided reviewed approved cooling methods.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedCore3-302.11

Inspector's notes

-- Observed unopened case of raw hamburger patties being stored above case of ranch containers. No visible contamination observed. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.

Jan 7, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

May 20, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report delivered via email. 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-RequestForm-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Tamera F.

Apr 2, 2024RoutinecleanA°

OC Re-Inspection - E&D Class 3This inspection was conducted with the manager on duty.A PDF copy of this inspection report was emailed to Michele C. at the time of this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations noted on the previous report have been corrected.No county legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Alexus V.

Mar 14, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB°

OC Inspection - E&D Class 3This inspection was conducted with the manager on duty.A PDF copy of this inspection report was emailed to Michele C. at the time of this inspection.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority and 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.If violations are not corrected by established timeframes, legal action may result.Re-inspection is scheduled for 04/02/2024.This establishment has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the issuance of this permit and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the permit fee to the Department’s Business Services Office. Per Chapter I, Regulation 4, of the Maricopa County Environmental Health Code, no person shall conduct an operation or an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit card can be made in person, by US Mail, by or phone at 602-506-6824 Option 2. We accept cash, check, money order, credit/debit. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes. All permit fees are nonrefundable.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-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Kristine A.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.13

Core-6-201.13, C: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed: 1. Repair the broken cove base tiles in the back office area and below the door of the back walk-in freezer unit. Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions; 1. Clean the buildup of trash and debris from beneath the soda fountain area. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment: 1. There are several plughole covers missing on the inside walls of the walk-in freezer and walk-in refrigerator units. Replace the missing plughole covers. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority foundation5-205.13

Priority Foundation-5-205.13, Pf: Scheduling Inspection and Service for a Water System Device; 1. The RPZ backflow prevention device for the soda fountain carbonator must be tested and certified. 2. Provide ASSE 1022 backflow prevention devices for the water supply lines connected to the coffee and tea machines in the front area. Two devices are require, one for each of the machines. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#52 — Sewage and Waste Water Properly DisposedPriority5-402.13

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-402.13, P: Conveying Sewage:; 1. The drain hub assembly beneath the middle-right compartment of the 4-compartment ware wash sink is corroded and leaking onto the floor. Repair the drainage system for the 4-compartment sink so there are no leaks. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

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 →