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McDonald's

990 N Arizona Ave, Chandler 85225

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-06845

Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

87
Good

Chandler restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 17, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 11, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 27, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 15, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 8, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 12, 2026 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)84
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Feb 12, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB°

A complaint was addressed during this inspection.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Multiple chemical items stored directly over the grill gloves and regular gloves in the chemical storage area. PIC relocated the chemical items. Ensure that toxic materials are stored in a manner to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single service items. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

The walls are in disrepair in the dry storage area just over the coving, in the walk in freezer at the back wall, and in the mop sink room located in the dining area. Ensure that the walls are repaired properly to a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods

#57 — Indoor Play Area Requirements (FD)County code (MCEHC)MCEHC Chap. 14, Sec. 1, Reg. 3b

Inspector's notes

No hand sanitizer or sani-wipes available in the playland area. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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MCEHC Chap. 14, Sec. 1, Reg. 3b - An affixed station or kiosk with instant hand sanitizer or sanitized hand wipes must be provided within the immediate vicinity of the indoor play area.

2025

Aug 8, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cold holding with PIC.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed four pieces of ham (116*F - 118*F) in the hot holding unit. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly hot held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection.

Apr 15, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed mop sink handout

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-201.11

Inspector's notes

Observed mop sink faucet equipped with an AVB and a Y-valve attached supplying water to washer: Discussed with the person in charge (PIC) that AVBs are not designed to withstand constant pressure and may fail to prevent backflow in as little as 12 hours. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-201.11 - Priority: Approved-Materials Predefined Comment: PIC removed Y-valve attachment and shut-off downstream from atmospheric vacuum breaker at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Shut-offs, including chemical dispensers and sprayer nozzles, are not approved for continuous installation downstream from atmospheric vacuum breakers. ===2ND CONSECUTIVE

2024

Aug 27, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed mop sink handout.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-201.11

Inspector's notes

Observed mop sink faucet equipped with an AVB and a Y-valve attached supplying water to a chemical dispenser: Discussed with the person in charge (PIC) that AVBs are not designed to withstand constant pressure and may fail to prevent backflow in as little as 12 hours. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-201.11 - Priority: Approved-Materials Predefined Comment: PIC removed Y-valve attachment and shut-off downstream from atmospheric vacuum breaker at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Shut-offs, including chemical dispensers and sprayer nozzles, are not approved for continuous installation downstream from atmospheric vacuum breakers.

Apr 11, 2024RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed and receivedOn July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. Weneed 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 atthe below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Cesar M

2023

Aug 17, 2023RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, and 0 Priority Foundation Violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed out copy of inspection report was provided to the establishment. Reviewed and discussed: Integrated Pest Management Control for older style metal front counters and back of house drains. Recommend: adding new drain cover to restroom chemical room mop sink floor drain. Adding new cove base to back of house washing machine wall. All drain lines need to be 1" above all drains.Of note: Establishment is not using 3 refrigerators/freezers on fryer line. Recommend using only top shelf of double door reach in unit by managers office for tcs foods (American Cheese). Of note: Establishment may be installing new low temperature chlorine dish machine in near future. This would require a review with Maricopa County Environmental Services Department. Please contact us at (602)506-6824 or via email at esplanreview@maricopa.govThe Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, 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-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request?Form-181Award: Not Participating,Signer: Cesar Martinez

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 →