Jack in the Box

3512 W Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85053

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Aug 27, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Jack in the Box appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. The most recent visit was on Aug 27, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

“Time as a public health control” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 97, which Jack in the Box's 86 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 27, 2025

Routine

1 major 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: -- Yellow American and white American sliced cheese on prep line had discard time of 10:00 AM. The person in charge stated the cheeses were just placed out recently prior to the inspection, but was unsure exactly when the cheese was placed out. At the time of inspection the PIC voluntarily discarded the cheeses. Recommended to PIC setting 4 hour timers to alert employees to discarded TCS products on time as a control after 4 hours have passed. Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control

3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Mar 26, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: -- Observed employee handle cash register at drive thru area, then start to place on gloves to prepare a burger without washing hands between tasks. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection

2-301.14

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: -- Observed multiple tomato slicers stored away as clean with heavy buildup of tomato debris on blades. Spoke with management about cleaning methods to remove food debris. Requested the person in charge move slicers to ware washing area to have an employee properly clean and sanitize the slicers at the time of inspection. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch

4-601.11(A)

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

Inspector notes: -- No time as a public health control timers set for the following TCS items held at room temperature: sliced tomatoes, cut lettuce, and sliced American cheese on prep line and taco prep area. Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control. The person in charge (PIC) stated the items were removed from cold holding approximately 45 minutes prior to the inspection. All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection

3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: -- The walk-in door is unable to tightly remain shut as the door itself is beginning to break apart. The walk-in door is in need of maintenance/replacement. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications

4-501.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Jul 22, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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 Aug 27, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jack in the Box?

Across the inspection record, “time as a public health control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jack in the Box.

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

Jack in the Box most recently scored 86 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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