Waffle House
A1801 W Baseline Rd, Guadalupe 85283
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-73664
Score based on 11 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history11 on record
2026
Sep 10, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed vomit and fecal cleanup procedures.
Jun 24, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 24, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Oct 10, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed wet wiping cloths sitting on the cutting boards across the kitchen. Informed PIC that wet wiping cloths need to be stored in an approved sanitizer concentration at all times. PIC removed the cloths from the cutting boards at time of inspection. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Jul 16, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.1. Replace the battery in the dishwasher maximum registering thermometer. 2. Discussed with PIC that deliveries need to be put away and properly organized by RTE foods and final cooking temperature as soon as possible.
Mar 26, 2025Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed the importance of datemarking with PIC and reviewed their policy for date marking.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw chicken stored on top of RO packaged raw steaks. Informed PIC that the steaks need to be stored above the raw chicken, according to cooking temperature. PIC properly stored the raw animal proteins at time of inspection. 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.
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Observed the hose bib vacuum breaker calcified and leaking at the outside mop sink. Informed PIC that the hose bib vacuum breaker needs to be brought into good repair. Observed a hose with a shut off valve connected to the mop sink. Informed PIC that a new hose needs to be acquired without a shut off valve. 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. Shut-offs, including chemical dispensers and sprayer nozzles, are not approved for continuous installation downstream from vacuum breakers. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
2024
Nov 8, 2024Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon inspection PIC informed that the establishment will be putting in a new walk-in and freezer sometime in the next few weeks. Please submit an application, supporting documentation, and fees. Applications with supporting documentation can be submitted via the customer portal "Permit Center" online at maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home.
Inspector's notes
Observed an open top employee drink cup on top of boxes of hashbrowns in the storage room. Informed PIC that the drinks need to be covered, have a straw, and placed in an area that will not contaminate food. Drinks were moved to the designated employee item area. PIC will enforce caps and straws and keep the employee items in designated areas. PIC moved employee consumables to the designated area and will retrain on proper eating, drinking, and tobacco use. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco
Inspector's notes
Observed the drainpipe for the back hand sink to be draining only partially over the floor drain, with the rest of the water filling the floor in the surrounding area. Informed PIC that the pipe needs to be moved so that it is draining fully into the drain. Observed the drainpipes under the ice bin fallen into the floor drain. Informed PIC that the drainpipes need to be lifted so that there is a one-inch airgap between the outlet of the pipe and the top of the drain. 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
Aug 14, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jan 26, 2024Routine2 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed: when to wash hands (especially when handling raw animal foods)A copy of the inspection report was emailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: A,Signer: Alexis Noriega
Core-4-602.11 (E), C: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.>>>Observed orange sticky substance on the inside of ice machine. Non-time/temperature controlled for safety food contact surfaces must be cleaned at a frequency and thoroughness to preclude the build up of dirt/grime, food debris, and organic material that may contribute to an accumulation of microorganisms. The establishment must establish an adequate cleaning procedure and schedule by the next routine health inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage>>>Observed ice scoop stored directly on top of ice machine; the top of the ice machine had dust on top. Discussed with the person in charge keeping all in-use utensils in clean/cleanable locations to ensure they are not contaminated with dirt, grime, food debris from their storage location. Person in charge indicated they would find a new location for the scoop. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Sep 19, 2023RoutinecleanA
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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.printed reportThis establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Signer: Ryan Best
Jul 28, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Of note: Establishment walk-in Cooler/Freezer combo was non-functional and scheduled for maintenance at time of inspection. No TCS food was being held in unit; bulk of food products were moved to a neighboring store with a functional walk-in. Establishment moved necessary TCS food items to cold-holding units along the cook line. Report emailed to PIC.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: A,Signer: Joseph R.
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →