Carl's Jr
B1202 N 51st Ave, Phoenix 85043
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-51876
Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history6 on record
2026
Jul 13, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
-- Unable to verify a Certified Food Protection Manager was on site at the time of inspection. 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
Inspector's notes
-- Liquid waste water inside floor drain under ice machine observed overflowing unto floors when plumbing fixtures were in use (hand sinks). The drain was unable to be immediately cleared by management. Reviewed imminent health hazards and MCESD requirements with the person in charge: Sewage waste shall be drained from point of discharge to disposal according to law. At the time of inspection, a plumber arrived on site and cleared the drain. Ran all plumbing fixtures including: toilets, 3-compartment sink, prep sinks, hand sinks, and the mop sink for several minutes to verify all drains remained cleared after repairs. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-402.13 - Priority: Conveying Sewage
Jan 8, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed repairing gasket for walk-in freezer and repairing a couple of water damaged tiles near front cash register area prior to the next routine inspection.
2025
Apr 22, 2025Routine4 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
The PIC is not a certified food protection manager. The PIC called to have a CFPM from another store show up before the completion of the inspection. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The Person in Charge shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. This certificate must be visible or readily accessible and kept at the establishment for all inspections. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of 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
Inspector's notes
The back door was wide open and the air curtain was not on or working. The PIC closed the back door. *Insects and rodents are vectors of disease-causing microorganisms which may be transmitted to humans by contamination of food and food-contact surfaces. The presence of insects and rodents is minimized by protecting outer openings to the food establishment. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected
Inspector's notes
The gasket on the walk in freezer door is split and hanging off of the door. Ensure that the gasket is repaired or replaced. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Inspector's notes
The ventilation system over the chair broiler is not working and there is excess smoke in the kitchen. Ensure that there is a adequate ventilation to keep rooms free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors, obnoxious odors, smoke, and fumes. Mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity shall be provided. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-304.11 - Core: Mechanical-Ventilation
Feb 10, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed hand drying provision availability, facility cleaning frequencies, and minor facility repairs
2024
Aug 7, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Discussed minor facility maintenance.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Buttermilk at the chicken breading station at from 45°F to 49°F depending on the area of the container checked. Other time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods in the unit were at 41°F or less. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. 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.
Mar 6, 2024Routine1 coreA
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: Jose Arteaga
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained -- The cover plug is missing on the drain cleanout near the mop sink. Install a cover plug. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →