Jack in the Box

6120 S 35th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85041

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Jack in the Box four times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 27, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

Jack in the Box's latest score of 78 falls below the Phoenix average of 97. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 27, 2026

Routine

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

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: -- Multiple slices of ham observed in plastic container inside warming drawer with internal temperatures ranging between 110°F-115°F using probing thermometer. An employee stated the ham was removed from cold holding and placed on grill approximately 15 minutes prior to the inspection. At the time of inspection, the ham was reheated to 165°F and placed directly inside warming drawer. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above

3-501.16(A)(1)

Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered

Inspector notes: -- Closed trash bin missing for 1 of 2 toilet stalls in women's restroom. Uni-sex and female toilet rooms requires a covered waste receptacle for sanitary napkins. Provide prior to next routine inspection

5-501.17

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) not onsite at the time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Jul 28, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Walk-in ambient temperature at 48*F. The walk-in is required to continue normal cold holding operations. Walk-in and other cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below

4-301.11

Feb 13, 2025

Routine

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

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Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cut lettuce found in containers in walk-in with their lids squarely on top and some were stacked together. The ambient temperature in the cooler and air blowing out of the unit was 45*F at the start of the inspection and the internal temperature of the lettuce was between 43-48*F at 10:30 AM. Temperatures verified with both PIC's and inspectors calibrated probe thermometers. The lettuce began cooling at 6:00 AM today. PIC discarded the lettuce. Please ensure cooling TCS food items are monitored during cooling, best methods for cooling are employed, and required cooling temperatures and time frames are met. Ambient temperature of the cooler and air coming of the unit was at 40*F and 37*F respectively by end of inspection. Discussed monitoring of the walk-in with PIC

3-501.14

No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No soap available in women's restroom at time of inspection. PIC provided soap to women's restroom. Please ensure hand wash station amenities are provided for proper hand washing including hot water, soap, and hand drying provisions

6-301.11

Aug 8, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Backflow (RPZ) valve at the soda box area is dripping. SECOND REPEAT VIOLATION All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times

5-205.15(B)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jack in the Box last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jack in the Box on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Jack in the Box compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Jack in the Box most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Jack in the Box's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jack in the Box have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jack in the Box 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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