Waffle House
A°2627 W Deer Valley Rd, Phoenix 85027
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-76664
Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history11 on record
2026
May 26, 2026RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 17, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Sep 23, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed dish wash machine was only reaching 130*F for sanitizing dishing. Mechanical sanitization is to reach 160*F. Repair service was contacted and fixed. Advised staff to monitor equipment and verify unit is reaching correct temperatures. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-501.112 - Priority Foundation: Mechanical 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.
Jun 24, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Feb 20, 2025Re-Inspection2 priorityall corrected on siteC°
Inspector's notes
Observed employee cracking eggs and touching Ready-to-eat (RTE) foods (ham) without handwashing between. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC) and alternative options such as double gloves to make sure raw egg does not contact RTE foods. Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed cubed ham at 45*F, hash browns at 44*F, and sliced tomatoes at 45*F in the cold-holding prep table. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. The out-of-temperature food had been placed into the prep table trays less than an hour prior to inspection. The PIC placed ice underneath the prep table trays to cool and maintain the food at an acceptable temperature. The PIC also called for repairs. 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.
Jan 28, 2025Routine2 priority1 foundationC
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed employee cracking eggs and touching Ready-to-eat (RTE) foods (ham) without handwashing between. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC) and alternative options such as double gloves to make sure raw egg does not contact RTE foods. Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed cubed ham at 45*F, hash browns at 44*F, and sliced tomatoes at 45*F in the cold-holding prep table. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. The out-of-temperature food had been placed into the prep table trays less than an hour prior to inspection. The PIC placed ice underneath the prep table trays to cool and maintain the food at an acceptable temperature. The PIC also called for repairs. 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.
Inspector's notes
Cold holding prep table is not maintaining temperatures of 41* F or below. Ambient temperature in the prep table was shown to be 44.6*F with min/max thermometer. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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.
2024
Oct 15, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection was emailed.
May 29, 2024RoutinecleanA
This 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. Emailed report and confirmed. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy 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: A,Signer: DAVID KNEEL
Feb 12, 2024Routine2 priority1 coreC
This establishment received a (n) ___C Grade and had _2__ Priority, __0_ Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Emailed report and confirmed. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy 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: C,Signer: TAMMY CHOINSKI
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. Employees handling raw food including raw shell eggs, disposing of gloves and putting new gloves on without benefit of hand washing. Employee removed gloves, washed hands and put new gloves on. Discussed importance of washing hands between tasks and prior to putting gloves on to prevent foodborne illness. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-703.11, P: Hot Water and Chemical-Methods; Sanitizing Food-Contact Surfaces. 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.. High temp dishwasher reaching 146f to 147F on sanitize cycle with min max thermometer. Employee called for repair. Utilize 3 compartment sink until dish washer repaired. Discussed importance of checking dish washer sanitize cycle temperature to insure appropriate temperature of 160F is achieved for sanitize cycle. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-5-501.113, C: Covering Receptacles. Outside grease trap lid left open. Discussed importance of maintaining alL refuse receptacles lids closed to prevent access by pests and birds. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Sep 25, 2023RoutinecleanA
This 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. Emailed report and confirmed. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy 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: A,Signer: JIM DYER
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →