Carl's Jr
A13025 W Camelback Rd, Litchfield Park 85340
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-89601
Score based on 5 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history7 on record
2026
May 6, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Jul 22, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cooling methods for hot food items
Inspector's notes
Soda nozzles at drive-thru and in lobby observed with syrup residue buildup on internal surfaces. Discussed cleaning procedures and frequencies with PIC. Please clean the soda nozzles in a manner and frequency that prevents buildup of residues, organic matter, and debris. ***2nd consecutive violation*** Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Feb 5, 2025Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed returned-food policy and when-to-wash requirements. Also discussed time as a control accuracy. Work order in place for 1 of 2 water heaters showing an error message.
Inspector's notes
No Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) available at time of inspection. Please obtain additional CFPMs to provide coverage when the kitchen is in operation prior to next routine inspection. You can find a list of accredited certification providers one our website at https://www.maricopa.gov/631/Environmental-Services 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
Soda nozzles at drive-thru and in lobby observed with syrup residue buildup on internal surfaces. Discussed cleaning procedures and frequencies with PIC. Please clean the soda nozzles in a manner and frequency that prevents buildup of residues, organic matter, and debris. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
2024
Jul 1, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jan 3, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager - No Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) available at time of inspection. Please obtain additional CFPMs to provide coverage when the kitchen is in operation prior to next routine inspection. You can find a list of accredited certification providers one our website at https://www.maricopa.gov/631/Environmental-ServicesDiscussed certifications for plumbingThe inspection Report was printed and given to PIC at the establishment at time of inspection. Visit our Active Managerial Control Toolbox webpage for helpful handouts and information to promote food safety in your establishmenthttps://esd.maricopa.gov/4533/English-AMC-ToolboxOn 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: Judith Colin
2023
Oct 23, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean
Final construction inspection walk through. Construction complete and approved. Establishment is okay to operate after City approval. See comments below:This establishment/operation has been evaluated and qualifies for the issuance of the permit. To complete the permitting process, meaning issuance of this permit, and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the annual operating permit fee to the Department’s Administrative Services. Note that fees paid up to this inspection approval did not include the annual operating permit fee. PAYMENT with a credit/debit card can be made via phone at 602-506-6824, Option 2. Payment with a credit/debit card can be made on-line via select “Pay a Fee” at esd.maricopa.gov. Please note that if you select payment via online, the annual operating permit fee invoice may take up to 7 business days to post online. Checks and money orders are also accepted via US Mail. If you select payment via US Mail. For further instructions on mail in payments please refer to the printed invoice.Per MCEHC Chapter I, Regs 4 & 5, no person shall conduct an operation or operate an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. No operating permit is valid, until the permit fee is received by the Department. It is also the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.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.Permit issued Eating and Drinking Class III 10+ Seating.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Printed report on site.
Oct 19, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean
Pre-final inspection walk through conducted. The following items were discussed for follow up:1). Provide a coved floor / wall juncture in the drive through area. There are several walls.2). Grout the floor drain at the three compartment sink.3). Remove wooden block and brace ice machine drain lines to the wall in the same manner, off the floor.4). Install metal coved base in the walk-in unit and along the front sides.5). Increase the light intensity in the walk-in, 100 W LED's will work.6). Re-foam the north side sprinkler in the walk-in.7). Flash off the gap around the fire riser.8). Backflow valve will need to be tested and and certified.9). Drive through window will need to be self-closing.10). Clean the aerator of the ladies restroom hand sink.11). Caulk the sinks at the top wall junctures, prep sink, hand sink and three compartment sink.12). If the ice machine is not installed on the soda station then remove electrical whips.13). Where the FRP trim joint with the base tile is open, silicone the joint.Store is okay to stock and train after the city and fire approval.Final inspection will be conducted Monday the 23rd. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Printed on site.
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →