McDonald's
B°1158 N Higley Rd, Mesa 85205
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-11785
Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history6 on record
2026
May 27, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Calibrated thermometer. Discussed where to store employee drinks.
Inspector's notes
Observed black and orange organic matter buildup on plastic deflector, sides, and lid inside ice machine. Clean and maintain at a frequency that prevents the accumulation of organic matter. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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. Predefined Comment: All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.
Inspector's notes
Observed a tray of breakfast burritos in the Moffat unit ranging from 114*F to 128*F using probe thermometer, verified by person in charge. Employee stated the breakfast burritos were just placed in the unit and reheated them to 165*F at time of inspection. 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.
2025
Aug 14, 2025Routine1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed the mop sink, next to the 3-compartment sink, to be very slow draining. PIC contacted a plumber during the inspection. Discussed the requirement to close the kitchen if an active backup happens and waste water begins to flow out of any drain. Improper disposal of waste provides a potential for contamination of food, utensils, and equipment and, therefore, may cause serious illness or disease outbreaks. Also discussed cleaning the floor sink under the lobby beverage machine and under the 3-compartment sink. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Feb 10, 2025Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC
Discussed the leak at the ice bin across from the icee machine.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed an employee working on the make-line touch hairnet and hair (adjusting headset) with gloved hands (clear gloves) and begin touching clean utensils and RTE food without changing gloves and washing hands. PIC instructed employee to wash hands and remove/dispose of any contaminated items. PIC will retrain employees on proper handwashing and when to wash. The hands are particularly important in transmitting foodborne pathogens. Food employees with dirty hands and/or fingernails may contaminate the food being prepared. Therefore, any activity which may contaminate the hands must be followed by thorough handwashing in accordance with the procedures outlined in the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed a final internal cooking temperature of a spicy chicken, cooked from raw, to be 71F, probe thermometer, verified by PIC and cook. The temperature was taken immediately after placing it into the hot holding tray and being ready to serve. After inspecting the spicy chicken, there appeared to be two pieces stuck together. According to PIC, pieces of the chicken that are stuck together must be separated prior to cooking or discarded. Food safety checks were performed 15 minutes prior to inspection and periodically throughout the day. Chicken cooked from raw must reach at least 165F in all parts. PIC discarded the chicken, see embargo form. All raw animal proteins must reach a final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-401.11 - Priority: Raw Animal Foods-Cooking. 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/4616/25575/AMC-Toolbox---Cooking.
2024
Sep 14, 2024RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 29, 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 receivedDiscussed: Repairing the small damaged floor at the entrance of the play area. On 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: Mark C.
2023
Aug 8, 2023RoutinecleanA°
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.The inspection report was emailed and confirmed during the inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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) Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Mark Curry
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 →