PlateScore

McDonald's

3255 S 48th St, Tempe 85282

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-17759

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

96
Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Jul 25, 2023 — Routine — score 39 (4 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 22, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Oct 3, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 22, 2025 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Nov 6, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 20, 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 history6 on record

2026

May 20, 2026RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: hand washing procedures; cold holding procedures; when to use gloves. Reminder: Maintain 1 inch air gaps. Reminder when installing new dish machine will require a review with Maricopa County Environmental Services Department. 602.506.6824 email: envplanreview@maricopa.govRecommend: maintenance on upright glass beverage air.

2025

Nov 6, 2025Routine1 coreA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cooler work orders.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed freezer next to fry station with door in disrepair. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Predefined Comment:

May 22, 2025Routine3 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with person in charge about training staff to take corrective action when needed.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

Overserved stand up freezer next to office seal on bottom door to be in disrepair preventing door from completely closing. Observed door seal of raw hamburger meat refrigerator, top drawer, to allow a gap. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed leak in basement next to stairs of grey water coming from prep sink floor drain upstairs. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed in basement green shake flavoring spilled under shelving unit, soda residue on floor in basement, and litter under storage shelves. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

2024

Oct 3, 2024Routine1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#45 — Single-Use/Single-Service Articles; Properly Stored, UsedCore4-903.12

Inspector's notes

Various single-use food packaging items are stored on racks in the basement underneath unshielded sewer lines, SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION. Relocate these items. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 4-903.12 - Core: Prohibitions; Single-Use/Single-Service Items

Feb 22, 2024Routine2 coreA°

This establishment is undergoing remodel; the playland has been removed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. The inspection report was emailed.------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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Imelda Diaz

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Core-4-602.11 (E), C: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. -- There is organic matter adhering to the inside top of the ice machine ice bin. Clean. **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. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#45 — Single-Use/Single-Service Articles; Properly Stored, UsedCore4-903.12

Core-4-903.12, C: Prohibitions; Single-Use/Single-Service Items -- Various single-use food packaging items are stored on a rack in the basement underneath an unshielded sewer line. Relocate these items. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Jul 25, 2023Routine4 priority1 coreD°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 4 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.* A complaint was addressed during this inspection.Provided the PIC with proper food storage handout.Emailed the inspection report.No County legal action will result from this 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Email Sent: CHECKED,Embargo Lbs: 30,Request Notes: Hold for Review,Request Review: CHECKED,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Maria C.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection From Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.----Raw shell eggs stored over cheese, jalapeños, and mayonnaise in the walk in cooler. Raw shell eggs stored over an open container of prepped burritos in the reach in cooler in the cook line area. PIC relocated the eggs to proper location in both units. Ensure that food and/or ice are protected from cross contamination during storage, preparation, display. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14, P: Cooling. 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.----Two pans of prepped burritos-48-52F cooling stacked and covered in the walk in cooler. PIC stated that burritos were made four hours prior and discarded-see embargo form. Pre-cooked PHF/TCS foods should be cooled after prepping within four hours. *(The PIC did unstack and uncover the burritos to more rapidly cool, but the burritos only dropped one degree in about 30 minutes.) Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#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.----Shell eggs-54F in the cooler drawer unit in the cook line area. Cream-47-48F in the reach in cooler and creamer unit located in the drive through area. Butter-81F stored in the front counter area in a cold/frozen container. PIC stated that all items with the exception of the eggs had been in the units or container for an extended amount of time. An employee stated that the eggs had been out of refrigeration for about ten minutes. PIC discarded all items-see embargo form. Keep PHF/TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or below. *Ambient temperature of the creamer unit was 62F. Ambient temperature of the reach in cooler where the bulk cream is stored was 60F. PIC stated that both units would be scheduled for maintenance/repair and would not be used until they are maintaining food items at 41F or below. Establishment has sufficient refrigeration. **The air conditioner is not working throughout the kitchen and dining room areas of the establishment and may be causing the refrigeration units to struggle to maintain food items at 41F or below. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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

PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11, P: Separation-Storage---Propane bottle (attached to a torch) stored directly on butter in the walk in freezer. PIC stated that the freezer had just had maintenance done and it and the propane was left by mistake. PIC relocated the propane. Ensure that toxic materials are stored in a manner to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single service items. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.11

Repeat Violation Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability-----Grout in areas throughout the kitchen area is damaged, chipped, and missing. Ensure grout is flush with the corresponding tiles for cleanability. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

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 →