Carl's Jr
A2342 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix 85016
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-51875
Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history9 on record
2026
Aug 26, 2026Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed buildup on food contact surfaces of soda nozzles at soda tower on employee side and self-service soda tower in the dining room. Food contact surfaces of non-TCS foods must be cleaned at least every 24 hours or as often as necessary to be kept clean to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed a segment of flexible "accordion" style PVC installed at the drain line for the hand washing sink closest to the cook line. Drain lines must be constructed of durable, rigid material. Please replace with rigid PVC or similar material. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Jun 11, 2026Re-Inspection1 foundation1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.Person in charge(PIC) was able to present pest control invoices dated: 6/4/26 and 6/10/26 at time of inspection. Conducted walkthrough of facility with no pests observed in the main kitchen. Discussed active pest control procedures with PIC.
Inspector's notes
Observed no hand drying provision provided at the hand sink located next to the ice machines. Discussed hand sink requirements with PIC. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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. Addl Notes: Observed an accumulation of cardboard boxes being stored directly in front of and obstructing the hand sink located next to the ice machines nearest to the rear entrance. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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 grease trap stored in the dumpster area behind establishment with cardboard boxes laid beneath at time of inspection. Observed grease having leaked into cardboard boxes. An outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain. Remove cardboard boxes and/or relocate grease storage containers to approved storage area prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-501.11 - Core: Outdoor Storage Surface
Jun 2, 2026Routine2 foundation1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.A reinspection will occur on or prior to 6/12/2026 to verify the correction of Violation #38.
Inspector's notes
Observed no hand drying provision provided at the hand sink located next to the ice machines. Discussed hand sink requirements with PIC. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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. Addl Notes: Observed an accumulation of cardboard boxes being stored directly in front of and obstructing the hand sink located next to the ice machines nearest to the rear entrance. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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 fully-grown oriental cockroach actively moving along a wall adjacent to the flat top and the managers office at time of inspection. PIC stated that they have noticed an influx of pests and have a pest control service scheduled once a week until further notice. Discussed pest control requirements with PIC. Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection. A reinspection will occur on or prior to 6/12/2026 to verify the correction. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence
Inspector's notes
Observed grease trap stored in the dumpster area behind establishment with cardboard boxes laid beneath at time of inspection. Observed grease having leaked into cardboard boxes. An outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain. Remove cardboard boxes and/or relocate grease storage containers to approved storage area prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-501.11 - Core: Outdoor Storage Surface
2025
Sep 15, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, person in charge provided pest control report from visit on 9/4. No evidence of pest activity in targeted areas and holes were filled. Violations #38 and 55 corrected.
Sep 3, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: cooling methods and refrigeration organization
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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Observed countless amount of small flying insects harboring near wall along ice machine, drain, and soda syrups. Person in charge stated pest control is scheduled once a month. Continued and frequent pest control visits required when pest are present. Manager stated another pest control visit is scheduled for next week. Re-inspection to occur by 9/15/2025. 6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence Predefined Comment: Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation Observed several areas throughout facility with holes in walls, missing or broken tiles, and cove base deteriorating or separating from wall. Wall behind ice machine and soda syrups in disrepair with water damage, causing rough surface and gaps along coved bases. Person in charge to place work orders to have fixed. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods 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.
Feb 25, 2025Routine3 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: cleaning frequency of drains, soda syrup racks
Observed about 5 small flying insects harboring near ice machine and soda syrups. Person in charge stated pest control is scheduled once a month. Continued frequent pest control visits required when pest are present. Manager stated another pest control visit is scheduled for next week. 6-501.111 (A-B, D) - Core: Controlling Pests; Monitoring Addl Notes: Predefined Comment: Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Observed several areas throughout facility with holes in walls, missing or broken tiles, and cove base deteriorating or separating from wall. Person in charge to place work orders to have fixed. 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods 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.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Light bulbs inside walk-in refrigerator near entrance, storage room near ice machine, and storage area behind mop sink not working and needs replacing. At least 108 lux (10 foot candles) at a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry FOOD storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning. Person in charge to place a work order and have repaired soon. 6-303.11 - Core: Intensity-Lighting
2024
Nov 5, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 16, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. The inspection report was 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-181.Award: A,Signer: Francisca Castillo
2023
Sep 29, 2023Routine2 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: building maintenanceNo 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: Francisca Castillo
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Water line to ice machine in back of house with calcification, and leaking in several places, causing standing water underneath unit. All systems should be maintained and in good repair. Manager to place a work order and have repaired by next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-6-501.111 (A-B, D), C: Controlling Pests; Monitoring Observed small flying insects harboring near standing water at ice machine and soda syrups. Person in charge stated pest control is scheduled once a month. Continued frequent pest control visits required when pest are present. Manager stated they will schedule another pest control visit after maintenance to ice machine. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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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 →