PlateScore

Jack in the Box

440 E Southern Ave, Mesa 85204

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-01331

Score based on 4 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

98
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

10006020242025Feb 7, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 2, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 4, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 2, 2025 — 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

Jun 25, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

2025

Oct 2, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 4, 2025Routine1 coreA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.

2024

Aug 2, 2024RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed hot holding with person in charge. Of note: At the time of inspection the top of the reach-in unit next to the fryers was not in use. Per the person in charge a work order was sumbitted.

Feb 7, 2024Routine1 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.Report emailed and received On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. Weneed 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 atthe below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Food Manager Licenses: 1,Embargo Lbs: 6,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Hector S.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

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 cut lettuce in a large clear plastic container located in the walk-in with a temperature ranging from 46*F-50*F. Per employee the lettuce was prepped the night before at 8 PM, time of inspection was at approximately 8 AM. Notified the person in charge and they discarded the cut lettuce. ===Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a control all TCS food to be maintained at 41°F or less. 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 Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Aug 7, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

The establishment is approved to re-open after a grill fire that caused the ANSUL system to discharge. All food items that were in the kitchen/prep area have been discarded and the kitchen has been thoroughly cleaned. The ANSUL system has been assessed and is in proper working order according to the PIC.No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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 →