Jack in the Box

1833 W Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85007

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Jack in the Box has been inspected four times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 10, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around three violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “good repair and proper adjustment-equipment” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Jack in the Box's latest score of 82 falls below the Phoenix average of 97. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 10, 2026

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed walk-in cooler with an ambient internal temperature reading of 52.8'F at time of inspection. All TCS food products within the unit were measured at 49-54'F, and were embargoed at time of inspection (See Violation #22). PIC placed a service request immediately and will have the unit repaired prior to using it for TCS food storage. 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. A reinspection will occur on 4/17/2026 by 3PM to verify the correction

4-301.11

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed build-up of green and pink organic matter on soda nozzles near server station. PIC cleaned nozzles at the time of inspection. Discussed cleaning frequency with the PIC. Soda nozzles must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent the accumulation of organic matter

4-602.11(E)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed main ice machine to be missing front swinging door at time of inspection. A sheet of plastic is being hung over the opening and used to prevent contamination. PIC noticed the issue about a week ago and stated that a work order has been placed for the issue. Discussed repair timeline with PIC. 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

Oct 29, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 28, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No soap provided at the hand wash sink in the women's bathroom. PIC provided soap. Ensure that public/employee handwashing facilities are provided with a suitable hand cleanser

6-301.11

Jul 31, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The door on the walk-in refrigerator does not close properly. 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 Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “good repair and proper adjustment-equipment” 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 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

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

No. Recent inspections at Jack in the Box have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the 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.

How often is Jack in the Box inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jack in the Box is inspected around two times per year on average.

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