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JACK IN THE BOX #455

2280 EL CAMINO REAL, PALO ALTO, CA, 94306
Pass
94
Latest score
75%
Pass rate
4
Inspections
2
Critical violations

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Latest inspection

PASSED
Jan 15, 2026ROUTINE INSPECTION212 days ago

Inspection Timeline

Jan 15, 2026Latest
PassedScore: 94/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
94
Jun 24, 2025
PassedScore: 88/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
88
Apr 26, 2025
Passed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Apr 25, 2025
Failed
ROUTINE INSPECTION

Violations Analysis

2
Critical Violations
1 in last 3 inspections
6
Non-Critical
8
Total Violations
Across 4 inspections

Complete inspection history

4 inspections
PassLatest Jan 15, 2026
94/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

3 reported violations
  • K43: Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

    Toilet paper and seat cover dispenser was empty. [CA] Toilet paper and seat cover dispenser shall be maintained and in good repaired.

  • K44: Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing

    Janitorial sink was blocked with bun shelve and mop was stored in a bucket next to the shelving. [CA] After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.

  • K45: Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

    Debris was observed under the shelving next to the ice machine. [CA] Clean and sanitize under the shelving more frequently. Debris was observed around the hot water heater. [CA] Clean and sanitize the area around the water heater.

Pass Jun 24, 2025
88/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

3 reported violations
  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessibleCritical

    At the handwash sink next to the walk-in cooler, observed the paper towel dispenser is empty. [CA] Handwash stations shall be fully supplied with soap and single use paper towels at all times. [COS] PIC restocked the dispenser with paper towels.

  • K44: Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing

    In the upstairs storage area, observed gaps in the ceiling nearby the water heater piping. In the upstairs office area, observed gap in the ceiling due to misplaced ceiling panel. [CA] Seal all gaps in the facility. The facility shall be fully enclosed to prevent pest harborage and entrance.

  • K40: Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

    At the cook line, measured the sanitizer concentration inside wiping cloth bucket at 0 ppm. [CA] When not in use, wiping cloths shall be stored in an approved sanitizing concentration. [COS] PIC refilled the bucket with sanitizer (quaternary ammonia) measuring at 400 ppm.

Pass Apr 26, 2025
N/A

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

Note: This is a follow-up inspection to the routine inspection conducted yesterday. The restaurant was closed due to sewage backup. During today's follow-up inspection, no sewage backup was observed. All faucets found in the facility were turned on for about five minutes and no sewage backup was observed in any of the floor or drain sinks. Therefore, the facility is open for service. 2. The manager send me screen shot of follow-up inspection invoice payment.

No reported violations
Fail Apr 25, 2025
N/A

ROUTINE INSPECTION

Notes: - Onsite for a complaint investigation.

2 reported violations
  • K22: Sewage and wastewater properly disposedCritical

    The floor sink near the cook line equipment was not draining. The area above it was very wet. Staff dried cleaning it out but it was not going down. [CA] Food facility shall not operate if there is sewage overflowing or backing up in the food facility. The food facility, or impacted areas, shall remain closed until all plumbing problems have been corrected and all contaminated surfaces have been cleaned and sanitized. Contact this department to schedule a follow up inspection at (408) 918 -3400

  • K45: Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

    Floor of the facility was very wet. Per staff, they mopped about two hours prior. [CA] Ensure to maintain the floors of the facility clean and dry.

Source: Santa Clara County open data. Records are supplied as-is and may take 24–48 hours to reflect a newly published inspection.