Jack in the Box

850 E Guadalupe Rd, Tempe, AZ 85283

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

Inspectors have visited Jack in the Box three times, with records going back to 2024. On Oct 15, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

That's lower than the typical Tempe restaurant, which scores around 95. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 15, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

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No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The PIC did not know or have access to a policy on how to clean up vomiting or a fecal accident. Provided the PIC with clean up of accident handout. Written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is required onsite at all times

2-501.11

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No paper towels or hand drying device available at the hand wash sink in the men's restroom. PIC provided paper towels. Ensure that all hand wash sinks have paper towels or hand drying device available at all times

6-301.12

Jun 18, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Multiple containers of cut lettuce and cut tomatoes items-44-45F cooling in walk in cooler. PIC stated that all items were prepped about 9 hours prior and discarded -see embargo form. PHF/TCS foods prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature should be cooled within 4 hours to 41°F or less

3-501.14

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)

Dec 2, 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 Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

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

Jack in the Box most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Tempe average of 95.

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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