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Jack in the Box

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620 E Buckeye Rd, Phoenix 85004

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-20682

Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

95
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 1, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 5, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 30, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 21, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 22, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 8, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 21, 2026 — Routine — score 78 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Jul 22, 2026 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history8 on record

2026

Jul 22, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

Jul 21, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cleaning frequencies for equipment, time as a control policy requirements (must be below or at 41*F for cold held items to begin using time as a control), monitoring of cold held items, and changing of containers for time as a control.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Walk-in found at 10:00 AM with internal temperature of 55*F. All food items found in the cooler also had internal temperature of 55*F. PIC stated the cooler was last checked and known to have a temperature of 41*F or below at 7:40 AM today. PIC contacted repair technician, however, repair tech was not able to arrive during inspection time. TCS food items were moved to the freezer from the walk-in around 11:00 AM but were unable to be cooled to 41*F or below prior to 11:40 AM (except for a container of chicken strips, homestyle chicken, and fajita veggies which achieved temperatures below 41*F). Other TCS food items that were still above 41*F were discarded - see embargo form; temperatures verified with PIC's and inspector's calibrated probe thermometers.

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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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Walk-in cooler providing ambient temperature of 54-55*F. PIC contact repair technician. The walk-in cooler will not be used for cold holding of TCS food items until it is repaired/replaced and able to maintain an ambient temperature of 41*F or below.

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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. Predefined Comment: 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.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Slow leak or condensation buildup dripping off the bottom water filter hanging to the left of the mop sink area. Please maintain and repair.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.13

Inspector's notes

Coved base tile below handwash station in women's restroom is damaged and separating from the wall. Outlet cover behind counter on make-line area (left of handwash station) is misalgined. Cover mising from plumbing cleanout at mop sink area exposing inner wall. Please repair these areas.

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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed Predefined Comment: 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.

Apr 8, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed hand sink requirements and pest control procedures with PIC.

2025

Oct 22, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 21, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Jul 30, 2024RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jan 5, 2024RoutinecleanA

No violations noted during inspectionThis establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: time as a controlNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.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 website.https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: A,Signer: Damian Mareo

2023

Aug 1, 2023RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. E-mailed and verified inspection report was received.-----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: Guadalupe Estrada

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →