Carl's Jr

2501 W Happy Valley Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85085

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Aug 7, 2025

Score

Medium Risk Grade: B

Inspectors have visited Carl's Jr three times, with records going back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 7, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly zero violations before.

Compared to other Phoenix restaurants (averaging 97), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 7, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: -- In both the reach-in refrigerator near register and the walk-in refrigerator, observed gallons of milk with "best by" dates of July 29th, 2025 and August 3rd, 2025. All expired RTE/TCS foods were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1)

3-501.18

Toilet tissue not available in restroom (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: -- No toilet tissue available in 1 of 2 stalls in women's restroom. The PIC supplied the restroom with toilet tissue at the time of inspection. Discussed with the PIC frequently checking restrooms as needed to ensure it is adequately stocked with sanitary supplies

6-302.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: -- No certified food protection manager onsite at the time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: -- Hand sink near ice machine is leaking continuously. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times

5-205.15(B)

Feb 25, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: -- In dry storage area, bags of ice did not have proper food labels. For bags of ice sold to customers, the establishment must include the following information: This violation refers to the actual label on a food package. (Basic Requirements: 1) Name of Product; 2) Processor Name; 3) Processor Address or Phone Number; 4) Ingredients; 5) Approximate Weight; 6) In English)

3-602.11(A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D)

Aug 28, 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 Aug 7, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

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

Carl's Jr most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

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

No. Recent inspections at Carl's Jr have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Carl's Jr means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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