Jack in the Box

1601 E Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85006

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Jack in the Box, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 23, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

The city-wide average sits at 97, which Jack in the Box's 86 doesn't quite reach. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 23, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employee entered the kitchen from the dining room/bathroom area; then put on gloves and went to handle food items and clean equipment without washing hands. Thee employee was asked to wash hands. FOOD EMPLOYEES shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms as specified under § 2-301.12 immediately before engaging in FOOD preparation including working with exposed FOOD, clean EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS, and unwrapped SINGLESERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES

2-301.14

Apr 16, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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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)

Oct 22, 2024

Routine

1 major 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: Cut lettuce and sliced tomatoes (temperatures 71°F and 64°F, respectively) that were being held using times as a public health control (4hr) had a discard time of 17 (5pm) marked on their containers; both items were observed out of refrigeration prior to 1pm. Per cook and per person in charge (PIC) these had been put out earlier, but they were unsure when. Both were discarded. The PIC coached the cook on proper procedure

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

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Condensate is leaking from the evaporator coil unit in the walk-in freezer. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection

4-501.11

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 Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

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 one violation 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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