Carl's Jr

5378 S Power Rd, Gilbert 85295

Food Establishment · Permit FD-51900

Score based on 5 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 18, 2026.

Excellent

Gilbert 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

Apr 17, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

2025

Jul 8, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB

Calibrated thermometer.No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed dairy products such as whipped cream, gallon milk, single-serve bottles of milk and chocolate milk, and strawberry cheesecake cold holding in the front counter reach-in with internal temperatures of 46-47F, probe thermometer, verified by person in charge (PIC). PIC voluntarily discarded the TCS foods, see embargo form. See violation #47. Discussed the importance of maintaining cold food at 41F or less to limit pathogen growth and avoid causing foodborne illness. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a control all TCS food must be maintained at 41°F or less. 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.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed an open gap around the door, mainly at the top, of the front counter reach-in refrigerator, see violation #22. The gasket appears to be worn out and the door is very loose. Discussed repairing the door and replacing the gasket so that the unit can maintain 41F or less. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

Feb 18, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

Calibrated thermometer. Discussed removing the nozzle from the hose at the mop sink when it is not in use.No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed grilled onions hot holding in the steam table in front of the grill with internal temperatures of 110-118F, probe thermometer, verified by PIC. PIC voluntarily discarded the onions, see embargo form. The steam table stopped working the morning of the inspection, according to PIC. Discussed storing the grilled onions in a metal pan on the grill or in a hot holding tray. Maintaining cooked TCS foods at 135F or more during hot holding is required to prevent the growth of pathogens. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.

2024

Aug 16, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Apr 19, 2024RoutinecleanA

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 receivedOn 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,Signer: Ameria C

2023

Aug 23, 2023Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed using a hose and spray nozzle at the mop sink and using gloves.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The inspection report was emailed and confirmed during the inspection.Conducted inspection with McLeaps Intern.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: America Cabrera

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.15

Core-3-501.15 (B), C: Cooling Methods; Cooling containers. >>> Observed several containers of recently prepped cut lettuce and tomato cooling in the walk-in cooler in tightly covered metal containers. The plastic wrap was loosened during the inspection to provide airflow for rapid cooling to 41F. >>> 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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 18, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →