Carl's Jr

13290 N Prasada Pkwy, Surprise, AZ 85388

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Sep 29, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Carl's Jr has been inspected three times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 29, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around zero violations each.

Carl's Jr scores about where you'd expect for a Surprise restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 29, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 13, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 11, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Sliced cheese being held under time as control was being used after it exceed the 4hrs. PIC voluntarily discarded the cheese. Also observed un-updated time stamps for lettuce and sliced tomatoes at the sandwich makeline. Per PIC, sliced tomatoes and lettuce were stocked within 20-30minutes prior to this inspection. Reviewed with PIC and employees that when using time as a control for food safety; time stamps must be recorded as soon as product is removed from refrigeration. Adjusted times were recorded for the lettuce and sliced tomatoes

3-501.19(B1,3-4;C1,4-5)

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: Observed a small gap underneath the rear entrance doorway. Outer openings of a food establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents. Advised PIC to install a door seal / weather strip underneath prior to next routine inspection

6-202.15

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carl's Jr last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carl's Jr on file is from Sep 29, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

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

Carl's Jr most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is about the same as the Surprise average of 98.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carl's Jr have averaged around zero 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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