PlateScore

McDonald's

A

14553 W Grand Ave, Surprise 85374

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-03598

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

100
Excellent

Surprise restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 3, 2023 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jan 8, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 3, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 8, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Sep 30, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 14, 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 14, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Observed leak from Atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB) at the mop sink. Prior to next routine inspection, have backflow device serviced by a plumber or backflow specialist to ensure backflow device is in good repair.Also discussed sanitizer concentration requirements with PIC.

2025

Sep 30, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Discussed importance of air circulation during the cooling process**

May 8, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

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

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.15

Inspector's notes

Container of burritos with lid tightly sealed observed in refrigerated drawer near ice machine. The burritos had an internal temperature of 60*F and been prepared less than 20minutes prior to inspection according to time stamp on product container. PIC relocated burritos to walk-in cooler and left lid ajar to allow rapid cooling. Discussed importance of air circulation during the cooling process. Refrigerated drawers are not made to cool products. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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: All TCS foods cooling were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling.

2024

Sep 3, 2024RoutinecleanA°

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

Jan 8, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.**Discussed backflow prevention and approved pest control apparatus****PIC stated that the establishment plans to install a dishwasher in the near future; Advised PIC to apply for a minor remodel permit**No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.Award: A,Signer: Ivonne S.

2023

Aug 3, 2023Routine2 coreA°

OC Re-Inspection - E&D Class 3This inspection was conducted with the manager on duty.A PDF copy of this inspection report was emailed to Rafael B. at the time of this inspection.No county legal action will result from this inspection.To complete the issuance of this permit and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the permit fee to the Department’s Business Services Office. Per Chapter I, Regulation 4, of the Maricopa County Environmental Health Code, no person shall conduct an operation or an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit card can be made in person, by US Mail, by or phone at 602-506-6824 Option 2. We accept cash, check, money order, credit/debit. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes. All permit fees are nonrefundable.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.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.15

Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected; 1. Both of the drive through window are not self-closing. Provide working self-closers for these windows or provide microswitch activated air-curtains at each. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained; 1. Replace the remaining brass fitting on the downstream side of the RPZ backflow prevention device for the water supply to the RO/multiplex system. This brass fitting must be replaced with plastic or stainless steel. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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 →