Carl's Jr

21064 E Ocotillo Rd, Queen Creek 85142

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-51896

Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.

Excellent

Queen Creek restaurant avg: 94

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

Inspection history6 on record

2026

May 21, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

2025

Sep 22, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed employee use gloved hands to pick up a raw ground beef patty from the chest freezer and place it into the grill. Employee then used the same gloved hands to pick up and assemble the bun and garnishes for a sandwich. Inspector instructed employee to wash hands and change gloves. Employee discarded the bun and garnishes, see embargo form. Discussed the importance of washing hands and changing gloves after contamination, such as from raw proteins. Pathogens can be transferred from the raw beef to the ready-to-eat bun and garnishes by the contaminated gloves. Hands should be washed between glove changes, when changing tasks, etc. to prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces. PIC will retrain employees on proper handwashing, when to wash, and to use the tongs to pick up the raw proteins. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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.

Mar 19, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

2024

Sep 10, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Mar 1, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

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 receivedInspection conducted with RS #871On 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: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: RA,Signer: Shareli R

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage >>>Observed the handle of the tongs touching the raw hamburger patties in the cold unit at the end of the grill. Notified the person in charge and they removed the tongs to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized. Discussed with the person in charge to make sure the handle does not contact the raw meet. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Jul 28, 2023Routine1 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.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: A,Signer: Shareli Romero

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.11

Repeat Violation Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability >>> Observed exposed aggregate in the mop sink basin and a gap at the wall and basin juncture. Discussed restoring the concrete to a smooth and easily cleanable surface without any rough areas/gaps/voids to limit water pooling and pest or pathogen growth. Metal or tile cove base must also be installed to eliminate the gap at the juncture and allow for easy cleaning. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →