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Walgreens

A°

8469 E Mcdonald Dr, Scottsdale 85250

Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-10715

Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

We last checked the county record 8 days ago (Sep 16, 2026). Any inspection since then would not appear here yet.

95
Excellent

Scottsdale restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 20, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 13, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 10, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 9, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 3, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 20, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 24, 2026 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jul 27, 2026 — Re-Inspection — 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 27, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Minimum temperature of the walk in refrigerator observed at 40.8°F with inspector's min/max thermometer.

Jul 24, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Walk-in freezer out of order at time of inspection. No TCS foods stored in the walk-in freezer at time of inspection, discussed repairs.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

In walk in refrigerator observed hotdogs/44°F, string cheese+ cheese snacks/49-54°F, sour cream/44°F, shredded cheese/47°F, milk 45°F, yogurt/47°F, cooked sausage/48°F, and raw bacon/49°F.

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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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. No alternative cold holding equipment available as the walk in freezer was out of order at time of inspection. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed walk in refrigerator minimum temperature at 44.4°F with inspector's min/max thermometer. Exterior display of the walk in refrigerator displayed ~49°F. Interior display on refrigerator fan displayed temperatures between 45.4- 47.3°F at time of inspection.

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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Predefined Comment: Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Repair by re-inspection (7/27/26). Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

Feb 20, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed ADA service animals. Discussed cleaning debris on floors in storage area and walk in refrigerator.

2025

Jun 3, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jan 9, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed mop sink cleaning frequency.

2024

Sep 10, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Mar 13, 2024Routine1 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.The 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, orContact 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-181 or call 602-506-6824.Inspection report emailed.Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 416,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Steven Shattuck

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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. Observed multiple time temperature controlled items in the cooler that measured 51-55*F with inspector thermometer. Items included milk, cheese, cream, and raw bacon. The ambient temperature of the cooler measured 51*F. Last recorded temperature was around 8am with acceptable temperature. Time of inspection is 2pm. Person in charge placed a service order at time of inspection. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all items at time of inspection. Discussed with person in charge that all time temperature controlled foods should be maintained at 41* F or below when cold holding. All items are documented on embargo form. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Sep 20, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed mop sink cleanliness.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The 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, orContact 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-181 or call 602-506-6824.Inspection report emailed.Award: A,Signer: Shelly Powers

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 16, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →