Carl's Jr

1210 N Scottsdale Rd, Tempe, AZ 85288

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Carl's Jr has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Oct 21, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

Looking across the full record, “certified food protection manager” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Tempe restaurant scene, where the average is 95, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 21, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 20, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: The mop sink has standing water and is not draining. The sink is backing up when the the three compartment sink is used. The PIC called to have the sink repaired. Ensure that the plumbing is properly repaired

5-205.15(A)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The PIC is not a certified food protection manager. 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)

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: The floor in the walk in cooler is in disrepair and lifting. Ensure that floor is repaired properly to a smooth and easily cleanable surface

6-201.11

May 21, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 2, 2024

Routine

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

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed sliced tomatoes and cut lettuce with temperatures between 50 to 58*F in the prep table at time of inspection. Observed no timestamp for items at time of inspection. Per cook, all items were placed in prep table longer than 4 hours prior to inspection. Sliced tomatoes and cut lettuce were embargoed at time of inspection. Reviewed proper time as control procedures with person in charge (PIC) at time of inspection. All TCS foods being held under time as a control must be properly time stamped when brought out

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

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager on the premises at 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)

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 four inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Carl's Jr.

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

Carl's Jr most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tempe average of 95.

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

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