Carl's Jr

4916 E Chandler Blvd, Phoenix 85048

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-51880

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.

Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

May 18, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: 5 Food borne illnesses. Reminder: maintain minimum 1 inch air gap from RPZ to drain pipe. Recommend: installing CO2 sensor.

2025

Sep 23, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB

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

#24 — Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and RecordsPriority3-501.19

Inspector's notes

Two containers of cut lettuce items-63-65F and cut tomatoes-59F on the make line. The time on the products indicated that all items were placed onto the make line four minutes prior. Employee stated that time was just put on the items and that the items had been out of the cooler for about thirty minutes. PIC discarded the all items-see embargo form. Ensure that when time temperature control is used for up to four hours that the food has an initial temperature of 41F or below when removed from cold holding and the food is marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time of discard following internal policies not exceeding four hours. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.19 (B1,3-4; C1,4-5) - Priority: Time as a Public Health Control; Temperature, Discarded. 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.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

There is a minor leak at the water filtration area. Ensure that the plumbing is repaired properly and maintained in good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

Apr 29, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

Provided the PIC with cooling methods handout.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

Inspector's notes

Three pans of cut lettuce-44-48F cooling in walk in cooler. PIC stated that lettuce was prepped and placed into the cooler four to six hours prior. PIC discarded lettuce-see embargo form. PHF/TCS foods prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature shall be cooled within 4 hours to 41°F or less. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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

Oct 28, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

May 29, 2024Routine1 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed and received>>>3rd Consecutive for #53Core-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-181Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Signer: Cesar P,Award: A

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Repeat Violation Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods. ===Observed exposed particle of ceilings above the cook line; exposed wood from countertops by drive thru window; exposed by cove base by trash can of entrance, missing cove base for storage room. Notified Person In Charge (PIC).==== There are cracks, gaps, or holes in the floor, which make it difficult to clean. Walls, ceilings, attached equipment in disrepair. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd

2023

Oct 9, 2023Routine1 priority1 coreB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Recommend: installing privacy divider for men's urinal inside men's restroom. Caulking all toilets inside restrooms. Printed copy of inspection report was provided to the establishment and reviewed. Core Violation #53 was noted for 2nd Consecutive. Please correct prior to next routine inspection. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, 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-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request?Form-181Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 10,Signer: Angelica Munguia

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot Holding. ===Observed full container of cooked chicken tenders inside open style hot box. Entire tray was overfull of cooked chicken tenders. Internal temperatures were between 112*F-129*F. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC confirmed internal temperatures and directed employees to discard improperly hot holding cooked chicken tenders. =======Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a control all TCS food to be maintained at 135°F or higher. 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

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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 →