PlateScore

McDonald's

B

20735 E Maya Rd, Queen Creek 85142

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-14134

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

93
Excellent

Queen Creek restaurant avg: 94

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 4, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 7, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 10, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 11, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 22, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 15, 2026 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)80
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

May 15, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB

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

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed three pieces of ham in the hot holding unit at 119*F using min/max thermometer, verified by person in charge (PIC). PIC stated the ham was placed in the unit 20 minutes prior to inspection and voluntarily discarded - see embargo form. 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.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation3-501.15

Inspector's notes

Observed container of breakfast burritos with the lid on cooling in the reach-in unit next to the fryers at 53*F using probe thermometer, verified by PIC. PIC stated the breakfast burritos were prepared and placed in the unit 90 minutes prior to inspection and relocated them to the walk-in to finish cooling. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: Cooling Methods. 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: TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means.

2025

Sep 22, 2025RoutinecleanA

No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Mar 11, 2025RoutinecleanA

No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Sep 10, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Mar 7, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade 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: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Katherine M

2023

Aug 4, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed the frappe and frozen beverage machine. Some water connected equipment requires backflow prevention and prior approval. Emailed the Backflow Prevention handout.Discussed replacing the pull down faucet at the prep sink with a stationary faucet that will not fall below the flood rim level of the sink.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: A,Signer: Blanca Orozco

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 →