Waffle House
A4824 E Chandler Blvd, Phoenix 85048
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-73668
Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history12 on record
2026
Jun 30, 2026Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed fuzzy organic matter, dust, food debris, and residues accumulating on the shelving in the walk in cooler. Shelving should be kept clean and cleaned at a frequency to prevent accumulation of soils. Please have the shelving cleaned and cleaned more frequently. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces
Apr 7, 2026Routine2 priority1 foundation1 coreC
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed 3 pans of cooked grits holding between 117*F and 143*F. Per manager, the foods were placed in hot holding at about 9:00am this morning, about 5 hours earlier. Foods were embargoed. All hot holding, TCS foods must be kept at 135*F or above. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.
Inspector's notes
Observed 3 sanitizer towel buckets at 300+ ppm of chlorine sanitizer. Towels are used for food and non food contact surfaces. Sanitizers must be kept in the concentration as stated on the bottle for food contact surfaces (50-200 ppm). Sanitizers were remade and tested at 200 ppm. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 7-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use Addl Notes: On the shelf under the prep table in the back of house observed 2 cans of insect killer spray. Both cans were discarded at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11 - Priority: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals Predefined Comment: All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed grease and food debris accumulating around and under the grill table. Please clean this area frequently enough to prevent accumulation of soils. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
2025
Nov 25, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Aug 5, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 16, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Nov 21, 2024Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed the importance of monitoring sanitizer concentration levels with PIC.
Inspector's notes
Observed floor tiles missing in front of the mechanical ware washing area, leaving concrete flooring exposed to moisture and food debris. Informed PIC that the tiles need to be replaced so that the establishment is smooth and easily cleanable. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability
Sep 5, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
The establishment attended the Department’s Active Managerial Control class. Please note that failure to correct repetitive violations may result in legal action, including possible revocations of your permit to operate.
Aug 8, 2024Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC
**Talked to manager about sewer pipes below 3 compartment sink, and outer doors.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed employee with gloves cracking eggs, then proceeding to touch finished toast for an order. Manager had employee remove toast and immediately wash hands. Ensure that hand washing is occurring going from dirty to clean tasks in the kitchen Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: 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. Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks.
Inspector's notes
Observed milk at 46F inside tall delfield fridge on south edge of kitchen. Gasket is also broken and off the track. Manager embargoed the foods. Ensure that all TCS foods in cold holding areas are kept at 41F or less. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: 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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below.
Apr 25, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Confirmed email with manager.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-Request-Form-181.Signer: Rowbald D.,Embargo Lbs: 4,Award: B
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. ---Observed milk at 49F inside tall fridge on south side of the kitchen. Manager embargoed the products. Ensure that all TCS foods in cold holding areas are kept at 41F or less. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Nov 28, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Confirmed email with manager.**Talked to manager about grease trap, cold holding and new paint going on walls in back room.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-Request-Form-181.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Anthony Wright
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.111, P: Manual Warewashing Equipment, Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures. 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 117F water at high temp dishwasher after a brand new load. Manager got the machine working, and had to adjust the unit as a new water heater was put in last week. Ensure that the dishwasher gets to 160F or above during all times of operation. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Aug 1, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Visited site on 8-1-23.Found that the facility had a backflow preventer installed under the dishwashing area, and had at the last routine inspection.
Jul 27, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection. Confirmed email with manager.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.Review Notes: QA-RLC removed violation 49 ,Review Complete: CHECKED,Embargo Lbs: 7,Award: B,Signer: Joe Revak
Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision. 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 no paper towels at back hand sink during the inspection. Employee added more paper towels. Ensure there is soap and paper towels at all hand sinks at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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. ---Observed cooked ham 45F, and sliced cheese at 45F in top of prep fridge in the front. Manager embargoed foods. Ensure that all TCS foods in cold holding areas are kept at 41F or less at all times. Added embargo form to report. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →