PlateScore

McDonald's

A

34680 N 54th St, Cave Creek 85331

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-02981

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

100
Excellent

Cave Creek restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

100060202420252026Apr 2, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 28, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 6, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 23, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 20, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 16, 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 history12 on record

2026

Jul 16, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed air gap requirements for drain lines, hand wash station use, testing methods for sanitizer in dish machine, time accuracy on sticker printer, and butter packet policy

Jan 20, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed best equipment and chemical storage areas, time as a control restrictions (butter packets). Ice cream machine not in use at time of inspection. Employee-only restroom not accessible, public restrooms still avaialble for employee use.

2025

Jul 23, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Mar 6, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Oct 28, 2024RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 2, 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 violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report delivered via email. Discussed obtaining closed trash bin for unisex employees restroom. 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-RequestForm-181.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Jesse B.

Feb 16, 2024Reviewnot scoredclean

Construction inspection conducted with ReggieInspection report emailed to ReggieAll items have been corrected at time of inspectionFrozen carbonated beverage machine on back order. Contact once machine has been installedNo County legal action will result from this inspection

2023

Dec 29, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean

Final Construction inspection conducted with site superintendent, Reggie. Construction completed and approved. Inspection rights and inspection report was emailed to ReggieAddress the following items:1. All soft flex piping to be straight to hard piping with proper drainage slops2. Install dishwasher3. Seal under the countertops, currently unsealed wood4. Provide missing outlet covers, access doors, 5. Provide more lighting in the mens restroom and in hot water heater/laundry area6. Provide door for the laundry areaThis establishment/operation has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the permitting process, issuance of this permit, and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the annual operating permit fee to the Department’s Administrative Services. Fees paid up to this inspection approval do not include the annual operating permit fee. PAYMENT with a credit/debit card can be made via phone at 602-506-6824, Option 2. Per MCEHC Chapter I, Regs 4 & 5, no person shall conduct an operation or operate an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit/debit card can be made on-line via select “Pay a Fee” at esd.maricopa.gov. Please note that if you select payment via online, the annual operating permit fee invoice may take up to 7 business days to post online. Also, checks and money orders are accepted via US Mail. If you select payment via US Mail, for further instructions please refer to the printed invoice. No operating permit is valid, until the permit fee is received by the Department. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Dec 28, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean

Equipment inspection conducted with Site Superintendent, Reggie. At the time of this inspection, this project was about 85% complete. Inspection rights and inspection report was emailed to ReggieAddress the following items:1. Provide the pre- rinse spray hose for the the three compartment sink faucet2. All soft flex piping to be straight to hard piping with proper drainage slops3. Install dishwasher4. Seal under the countertops, currently unsealed wood5. Provide missing outlet covers, access doors, 6. Provide more lighting in the mens restroom and in hot water heater/laundry area7. Provide door for the laundry areaPlease continue with construction according to plans, stipulation letter, and inspections. Please call (602) 402-3147 for a final inspection at 100% completion of project or if an additional onsite walk-through is needed. Please also ensure you have read your Responsibilities to Qualify for a Permit document and are in compliance with all requirements before final inspection. A certified food manager is required at time of approval. If not already obtained, please obtain your certified food manager certificate from an ANSI approved testing company. All other food handlers must obtain ANSI approved food handler certificates. No county legal action will result from the inspection.

Dec 27, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean

Equipment inspection conducted with Site Superintendent, Reggie. At the time of this inspection, this project was about 85% complete. Inspection rights and inspection report was emailed to ReggieAddress the following items:1. Provide the pre- rinse spray hose for the the three compartment sink faucet2. Provide hot/cold water at the food prep sink 3. Connect drainage pipe for the food prep sink4. Secure all water lines off the floor5. All soft flex piping to be straight to hard piping with proper drainage slops7. Install dishwasher8. Seal under the countertops, currently unsealed wood9. Provide missing outlet covers, access doors, 10. Provide more lighting in the mens restroom and in hot water heater/laundry area11. Provide door for the laundry area12. Provide covered trash containers in the restrooms13. Ensure air curtains cannot be deactivated at the air curtain. Air curtains to be turned on/off via micro switchPlease continue with construction according to plans, stipulation letter, and inspections. Please call (602) 402-3147 for a final inspection at 100% completion of project or if an additional onsite walk-through is needed. Please also ensure you have read your Responsibilities to Qualify for a Permit document and are in compliance with all requirements before final inspection. A certified food manager is required at time of approval. If not already obtained, please obtain your certified food manager certificate from an ANSI approved testing company. All other food handlers must obtain ANSI approved food handler certificates. No county legal action will result from the inspection.

Dec 15, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean

Equipment inspection conducted with Site Superintendent, Reggie. At the time of this inspection, this project was about 70% complete. Inspection rights and inspection report was emailed to ReggieAddress the following items:1. No copper or brass downstream of the reduced pressure zone backflow preventer of the reverse osmosis system and the carbonator2. Provide test certifications of the reduced pressure zone backflow preventer at final inspection. ASSE 1013 reduced pressure zone backflow preventer for the soda system and the reverse osmosis system, combi ovens, frozen beverage machine, steamer, Blended icebeverage system that has a blender rinser, BIC machine3. Provide ASSE 1022 dual check valves for the coffee brewer, tea brewer, orange juice dispenser, espresso brewer, infusion tea brewer, Foam master4. Ensure the flooring is flush5. Seal all pentrations 6. All equipment to hold 41^F or below to be approved for stock and train on Dec 157. Ensure 20 foot candles in walk in cooler and freezer8. Air curtains to have no shut off switchesPlease continue with construction according to plans, stipulation letter, and inspections. Please call (602) 402-3147 for a final inspection at 100% completion of project or if an additional onsite walk-through is needed. Please also ensure you have read your Responsibilities to Qualify for a Permit document and are in compliance with all requirements before final inspection. A certified food manager is required at time of approval. If not already obtained, please obtain your certified food manager certificate from an ANSI approved testing company. All other food handlers must obtain ANSI approved food handler certificates. No county legal action will result from the inspection.

Dec 6, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean

Equipment inspection conducted with Site Superintendent, Reggie. At the time of this inspection, this project was about 50% complete. Inspection rights and inspection report was emailed to ReggieAddress the following items:1. No copper or brass downstream of the reduced pressure zone backflow preventer of the reverse osmosis system and the carbonator2. Provide test certifications of the reduced pressure zone backflow preventer at final inspection. ASSE 1013 reduced pressure zone backflow preventer for the soda system and the reverse osmosis system, combi ovens, frozen beverage machine, steamer, Blended icebeverage system that has a blender rinser, BIC machine3. Provide ASSE 1022 dual check valves for the coffee brewer, tea brewer, orange juice dispenser, espresso brewer, infusion tea brewer, Foam master4. Ensure the flooring is flush5. All paint to be semi-gloss in kitchen, restrooms, mopsink room6. Seal all pentrations 7. All equipment to hold 41^F or below to be approved for stock and train on Dec 158. Ensure 20 foot candles in walk in cooler and freezer9. Air curtains to have no shut off switchesPlease continue with construction according to plans, stipulation letter, and inspections. Please call (602) 402-3147 for a final inspection at 100% completion of project or if an additional onsite walk-through is needed. Please also ensure you have read your Responsibilities to Qualify for a Permit document and are in compliance with all requirements before final inspection. A certified food manager is required at time of approval. If not already obtained, please obtain your certified food manager certificate from an ANSI approved testing company. All other food handlers must obtain ANSI approved food handler certificates. No county legal action will result from the inspection.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA ML,Signer: 0

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 →