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McDonald's

A

2225 W Deer Valley Rd, Phoenix 85027

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-04765

Score based on 7 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

97
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Nov 1, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 16, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 3, 2024 — Routine — score 75 (1 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Apr 9, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 7, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jan 26, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 29, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history8 on record

2026

Jun 29, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed monitoring of butter packets (cold holding), creamer dispensers, soda nozzle cleaning methods, and below counter cleaning frequencies.

Jan 26, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Aug 7, 2025Routine2 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-501.111

Inspector's notes

-- In glue trap behind the frappe machine, observed live nymph and adult German cockroaches. No other live pest activity observed in establishment. The PIC provided the most recent pest control reports from 7/19/25 and 7/28/25 showing cockroaches are actively being targeted. Per PIC, another certified pest control applicator service is scheduled within 24 hours and again on 8/19/25. The PIC will provide pest control reports for this week and 8/19/25 once services are completed. Provided recommendations to reduce the attraction of pests: limiting standing water/liquid spills, filling/closing holes or other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings, keeping outer openings such as doors closed/protected, limiting open/exposed food, inspecting shipments of food, premises for evidence of pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and removing dead/trapped creatures promptly. Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 6-501.112 - Core: Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests Addl Notes: -- Heavy accumulation of dead and a few live German cockroaches observed in glue trap behind the frappe machine. Discussed with the person in charge (PIC) removing dead or trapped creatures promptly to reduce the attraction of more insects and/or development of odors. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.111 (A-B, D) - Core: Controlling Pests; Monitoring

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

-- Observed heavy accumulation of food, liquid, and grease debris throughout the kitchen: syrup spilled on floors near dry storage, food buildup on floors in breakroom, syrup spills in multiple cabinets, debris on floors near drive thru area. Discussed with the person in charge increasing cleaning frequencies as needed and maintaining a cleaning schedule to prevent significant accumulation of food, debris, and grease. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Apr 9, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-602.11

Inspector's notes

-- Multiple bags of ice in reach-in freezer missing manufacturer information: no address or phone number on bag. Reviewed food label requirements with management: (Basic Requirements: 1) Name of Product; 2) Processor Name; 3) Processor Address or Phone Number; 4) Ingredients; 5) Approximate Weight; 6) In English) Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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3-602.11 (A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D) - Core: Food Labels

2024

Oct 9, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Oct 3, 2024Routine1 priority2 foundationB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.-- A re-inspection will be conducted on or before 10/13/2024 for category #38 6-501.111

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-601.11

Inspector's notes

-- Observed heavy accumulation of black and green organic matter inside "clean/ready to use" frappe machine. Discussed increasing cleaning frequencies and maintaining a deep cleaning schedule to prevent buildup of food debris. Food-contact surfaces were properly deep cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

-- Bacon and Canadian bacon had internal temperatures ranging from 55°F-72°F in partially open reach-in refrigerator near grill. The ambient temperature of reach-in refrigerator measured at 45.5°F. The person in charge (PIC) stated the items were placed in the refrigeration unit approximately 6 hours prior to the inspection (4:30 AM). The PIC voluntarily discarded the bacon and Canadian bacon at the time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-501.111

Inspector's notes

-- Observed live German cockroaches inside "disabled/not ready to use" side of frappe machine. The PIC provided most recent pest control reports from 9/30/24 showing cockroaches are actively being targeted. The establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by 10/13/24 re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence

May 16, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report delivered via email. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-RequestForm-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Rexii J.

2023

Nov 1, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report delivered via email. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-RequestForm-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Kitseah F.

Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →