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McDonald's

A

2845 W Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix 85053

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-05535

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 14, 2023 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 21, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 18, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 5, 2025 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jul 8, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 8, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 6, 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

Jul 6, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed monitoring of hot holding equipment, minor facility maintenance, and sanitizer cloth mixing methods

Jan 8, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed minor facility repair and animal restrictions

2025

Jul 8, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jun 5, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.*****Reviewed approved cooling methods/units for TCS foods.****Recommended using sher-mitts if consolidating shelled eggs***Reviewed cleaning procedures when washing hands.**Reviewed glove conditions- discarded when damaged, soiled, or when interruptions occur in the operation.

#24 — Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and RecordsPriority foundation3-501.19

Inspector's notes

-- Observed packets of butter out at room temperature (77°F using probing thermometer) without time as a control documentation label on container. The person in charge stated the butter was placed out approximately 1 hour prior to the inspection. All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection. Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3) - Priority Foundation: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-201.11

Inspector's notes

-- Observed multiple sanitizers and cleaning solutions being stored above gloves for food preparation. No visible contamination observed. Toxic substances must be stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. Had person in charge place chemicals in designated chemical storage cabinet. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage

2024

Dec 10, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Nov 18, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

May 21, 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.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: A,Signer: Trina G.

2023

Nov 14, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this 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.Signer: Norma D. ,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: B

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When to Wash. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. -- Observed employee using personal phone, then begin to place on gloves to prepare food. Observed multiple employees picking up items from the ground, then start to handle orders and continue food preparation with the same gloves. Reviewed when to wash examples with the person in charge (PIC). At the time of inspection, the employees washed their hands before continuing with tasks. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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 →