Carl's Jr

1202 N 51st Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85043
American
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Carl's Jr, the earliest from 2024. Carl's Jr was last inspected on Jan 8, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around two violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Restaurants in Phoenix average 97, so Carl's Jr is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 22, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
No certified food protection manager (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The PIC is not a certified food protection manager. The PIC called to have a CFPM from another store show up before the completion of the inspection. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The Person in Charge shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. This certificate must be visible or readily accessible and kept at the establishment for all inspections
2-102.12(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The back door was wide open and the air curtain was not on or working. The PIC closed the back door. *Insects and rodents are vectors of disease-causing microorganisms which may be transmitted to humans by contamination of food and food-contact surfaces. The presence of insects and rodents is minimized by protecting outer openings to the food establishment
6-202.15
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The gasket on the walk in freezer door is split and hanging off of the door. Ensure that the gasket is repaired or replaced
4-501.11
Mechanical ventilation inadequate or absent
Inspector notes: The ventilation system over the chair broiler is not working and there is excess smoke in the kitchen. Ensure that there is a adequate ventilation to keep rooms free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors, obnoxious odors, smoke, and fumes. Mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity shall be provided
6-304.11
82
Feb 10, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 7, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carl's Jr last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carl's Jr on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Carl's Jr compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Carl's Jr most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Carl's Jr's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Carl's Jr have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Carl's Jr means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.