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Jack in the Box

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3512 W Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix 85053

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-18185

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

94
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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1000602023202420252026Nov 3, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 16, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 22, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 26, 2025 — Routine — score 73 (1 priority, 2 foundation, 2 core)Aug 27, 2025 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)May 27, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

May 27, 2026Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed air gap requirements for drainlines

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) available at time of inspection. Please obtain additional CFPMs to provide coverage when the establishment is in operation prior to next routine inspection. You can find a list of accredited certification providers one our website at https://www.maricopa.gov/631/Environmental-Services ***2nd consecutive violation*** Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 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

2025

Aug 27, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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

#24 — Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and RecordsPriority foundation3-501.19

Inspector's notes

-- Yellow American and white American sliced cheese on prep line had discard time of 10:00 AM. The person in charge stated the cheeses were just placed out recently prior to the inspection, but was unsure exactly when the cheese was placed out. At the time of inspection the PIC voluntarily discarded the cheeses. Recommended to PIC setting 4 hour timers to alert employees to discarded TCS products on time as a control after 4 hours have passed. Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Repeat violations: 2nd

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Repeat Violation 3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3) - Priority Foundation: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.

Mar 26, 2025Routine1 priority2 foundation2 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.***Discussed replacing cutting boards with heavy scoring prior the next routine inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

-- Observed employee handle cash register at drive thru area, then start to place on gloves to prepare a burger without washing hands between tasks. 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. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. 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.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-601.11

Inspector's notes

-- Observed multiple tomato slicers stored away as clean with heavy buildup of tomato debris on blades. Spoke with management about cleaning methods to remove food debris. Requested the person in charge move slicers to ware washing area to have an employee properly clean and sanitize the slicers at the time of inspection. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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.

#24 — Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and RecordsPriority foundation3-501.19

Inspector's notes

-- No time as a public health control timers set for the following TCS items held at room temperature: sliced tomatoes, cut lettuce, and sliced American cheese on prep line and taco prep area. Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control. The person in charge (PIC) stated the items were removed from cold holding approximately 45 minutes prior to the inspection. All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3) - Priority Foundation: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.

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

Inspector's notes

-- The walk-in door is unable to tightly remain shut as the door itself is beginning to break apart. The walk-in door is in need of maintenance/replacement. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

2024

Jul 22, 2024RoutinecleanA°

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

Jan 16, 2024RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time 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: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Romeo R.

2023

Nov 3, 2023RoutinecleanA

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: Oliva F.

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 →