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Jack in the Box

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21292 E Ocotillo Rd, Queen Creek 85142

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-20070

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

96
Excellent

Queen Creek restaurant avg: 94

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Jul 28, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 7, 2024 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jul 31, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 2, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 13, 2025 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 14, 2026 — 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

May 14, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

2025

Aug 13, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB°

Calibrated thermometer. Discussed the employee illness policy.No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed several cheese setups, portioned cheese sauce with TCS and non-TCS toppings, cold holding in the top of the make-line refrigerator (not under time as control) with internal temperatures of 49-50F, probe thermometer, verified by person in charge (PIC). According to PIC, the cheese setups were placed into the make-line unit 5.5 hours prior to inspection. PIC voluntarily discarded, see embargo form. Discussed the importance of maintaining cold food at 41F or less to limit pathogen growth and avoid causing foodborne illness. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a control all TCS food must be maintained at 41°F 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.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.15

Inspector's notes

2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Observed several covered containers of recently cut lettuce and tomatoes, cooling in the walk-in cooler. Discussed loosely covering TCS foods while in the cooling process to allow for airflow and rapid cooling to 41F. PIC loosely covered the containers. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation 3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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.

Jan 2, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°

Discussed the concentration of the quat sanitizer.No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.15

Inspector's notes

Observed several covered containers of recently cut lettuce and tomatoes, cooling in the walk-in cooler. Discussed loosely covering TCS foods while in the cooling process to allow for airflow and rapid cooling to 41F. PIC loosely covered the containers. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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

Jul 31, 2024RoutinecleanA°

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

Mar 7, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed and receivedCore-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager. Observed no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge was unable to produce a certified food protection manager certificate. A CFM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operations. Provide a CFM onsite by next routine inspection. 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-181Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Claudia G

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanPriority foundation6-302.11

Priority Foundation-6-302.11, Pf: Toilet Tissue, Availability >>>Observed no toilet paper in the stall on the right in the women's restroom. Notified person in charge and they will have an employee stock it. ===A supply of toilet tissue shall be available at each toilet Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Jul 28, 2023RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed the ceiling leak in the dining area. The leak happened after the storm the previous evening. PIC has the repair scheduled in the afternoon. If additional leaks are observed in any food or food related areas, please remove all items and protect from contamination. No County legal action will result from this inspection.The inspection report was emailed and confirmed during the 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Patrick Lanpin

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 →