Carl's Jr

4311 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85031

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Carl's Jr three times, with records going back to 2024. Carl's Jr was last inspected on Oct 21, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “good repair and proper adjustment-equipment” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Carl's Jr's latest score of 90 falls below the Phoenix average of 97. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 21, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed soda nozzles with dark colored buildup. PIC reports cleaning and sanitizing daily. PIC will implement additional washing methods to prevent buildup. Cleaning should be at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch

4-602.11(E)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed ice machine door with large cracks in plastic exposing insulation layer. 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

4-501.11

May 27, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The left fan in the walk in freezer is not working and there is excess ice buildup under and around the fan area. Ensure that the equipment is repaired properly and maintained in good repair

4-501.11

Oct 30, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Raw animal food not cooked to required temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Frozen raw ground beef patty was cooked to 138°F with visibly uncooked sections on the far left lane of the charbroiler (when viewed from the side where the raw patties are stored and placed in the unit). Patties in all of the other lanes were cooked to the proper temperature. Another patty was placed in this lane and was cooked to 151°F only. Both of the undercooked patties were discarded. The person in charge (PIC) put in a work order to repair the charbroiler. The PIC further states that this lane will not be used until repairs are made. All raw animal proteins must reach a final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code

3-401.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carl's Jr last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carl's Jr on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Carl's Jr?

Across the inspection record, “good repair and proper adjustment-equipment” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Carl's Jr.

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

Carl's Jr most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carl's Jr have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent 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.

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