Jack in the Box
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
86
Score
Jack in the Box has been inspected four times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 20, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “time as a public health control” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
By comparison, the average Scottsdale facility scores 95, putting Jack in the Box on the weaker side. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Time used as public health control not properly documented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* Employee observed setting a new four hour timer for lettuce that was in use and on the make line. The employee stated that the lettuce was placed onto the make line about thirty minutes prior. The PIC voluntarily discarded the lettuce and placed a new pan onto the make line-see embargo form. The FOOD shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time of discard following internal policies not to exceed four hours
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
Outer openings not protected against pests
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Drive thru window left open while not in use. Manager instructed employees to close window while not in use. Ensure that the openings to the outside are protected against the entrance of insects
6-202.15
86
Aug 5, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee touch person phone with right hand. With contaminated right hand employee proceeded in making open French Fries orders. Employee touched personal phone again. With contaminated right hand employee prepared deep fried egg rolls. Also observed employee touch floor with left gloved hand. With left gloved hand employee directly touched buns. Notified Person In Charge (PIC) to each event. After each event employees were directed to wash hands appropriately
2-301.14
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in back of house with chemical spray bottle of degreaser angled at single use service gloves. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC moved chemical spray bottle of degreaser. ====Toxic substances stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles
7-201.11
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed inside main walk in unit with 2 large container of cut leafy lettuce stacked on top of each other. Top container had lettuce at 48.7*F with inspector thermometer. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC confirmed temperature. Per sticker time the cut lettuce was prepared at 10am, time is 5:30pm. PIC will discard improperly cooled cut lettuce. ====4 hrs to cool from room temperature to below 41*F
3-501.14
Time used as public health control not properly documented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Establishment is using time as control for food safety for: cut lettuce, shredded lettuce; cut tomatoes; shredded cheeses. Observed times for all foods listed was beyond 4 hours. Per employee previous employee incorrectly placed expiration times. Directed PIC to place correct times on tcs foods. Also observed on taco line shredded lettuce had not time documentation. Notified PIC, per PIC employee recently replaced shredded lettuce. PIC started timer. Also observed many time stickers still have no way to differentiate between AM and PM. === If utilizing 4 hours and no temperature control: o The food has to be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point the TCS food was removed from temperature control. 2nd Consecutive Violation
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At time of inspection no paper towels were observed inside men's restroom hand sink. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC will restock paper towels at hand sink. ====At all times each hand sink needs to be stocked with paper towels or hand drying provision
6-301.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: At time of inspection no Certified Food Protection Manager and certificate. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ====During open hours of operation a Certified Food Protection manger and certificate are needed
2-102.12(A)
Lighting not sufficient for food or utensil handling areas
Inspector notes: Observed three separate sets of light along the deep fryer section off. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ====At least 540 lux (50 foot candles) at a surface where a food employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor
6-303.11
47
Jan 29, 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: Establishment is using time as control for food safety for: cut lettuce, shredded lettuce; cut tomatoes; shredded cheeses. Observed times for all foods listed was beyond 4 hours. Per employee previous employee incorrectly placed expiration times. Directed PIC to place correct times on tcs foods. Also observed on taco line shredded lettuce had not time documentation. Notified employee; employee did not recall time, employee will discard shredded lettuce. Also observed many time stickers have no way to differentiate between AM and PM. === If utilizing 4 hours and no temperature control: o The food has to be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point the TCS food was removed from temperature control
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: At time of inspection no Person In Charge currently has Certified Food Protection Manager certificate. ====During open hours of operation, a Person In Charge needs to be present with a Certified Food Protection Manager Certificate
2-102.12(A)
86
Aug 22, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed inside main walk in unit 3x7 containers of cut lettuce stacked on top of each other. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC stated cut lettuce prepared at 3.5hrs before inspection start time. Directed PIC to move containers of cut lettuce to 1 layer with lids open to cool cut lettuce to 41*F. Current temperature of cut lettuce is: 44*F-48*F. =======Improper cooling method used
3-501.15(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed large amounts of yellow organic matter on right side of flat top unit. Previous inspection discussed cleaning same area. =========== Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues
4-602.13
86
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 20, 2026. The public record contains four 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 three times, more than any other issue at Jack in the Box.
How does Jack in the Box compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?
Jack in the Box most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Scottsdale average of 95.
Has Jack in the Box's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Jack in the Box have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four 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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