PlateScore

Carl's Jr

A

5775 W Northern Ave, Glendale 85301

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-72268

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

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

99
Excellent

Glendale restaurant avg: 97

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 12, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 30, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 10, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 16, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 29, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 7, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

May 7, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-202.11

Inspector's notes

-- Ceiling light bulbs near char-broil grill are exposed without protective shield or guard. To protect food and equipment from contamination, light bulbs must be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, or linens, or where unwrapped single-service/single-use articles are stored. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-202.11 - Core: Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding

2025

Oct 29, 2025Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed date marking (milk) and facility cleaning frequencies

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.13

Inspector's notes

Escutcheon missing below hand wash station nearest ice machine. Caulking cracking at hand wash station in men's restroom. Outlet cover missing below hand wash station in men's restroom.

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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed 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.

May 16, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed ice machine door in disrepair - does not close properly. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. 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

2024

Oct 10, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed time as a control accuracy, best cooling methods (uncovered), and minor facility repair. Work order in place for hand wash station's (nearest office) cold water handle and pipe behind 3 compartment sink. Freezer was under repair during inspection; all food items were still frozen solid during the inspection.

Apr 30, 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: Yvette Hernandez

2023

Oct 12, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.The Inspection Report was emailed and confirmed to have been received at time of inspectionOn 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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Signer: Yvette Hernandez

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →