PlateScore

McDonald's

B

12900 W Thunderbird Rd, El Mirage 85335

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-05771

Score based on 8 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

93
Excellent

El Mirage restaurant avg: 97

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Nov 28, 2023 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)May 20, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 29, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 9, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 30, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 6, 2026 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 10, 2026 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 9, 2026 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)85
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history8 on record

2026

Jun 9, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-204.11

Inspector's notes

Observed a three-compartment sink with food contact surfaces soaking in Quat sanitizer with a concertation of >500ppm. Educated PIC that all sanitizer must be used at concentrations and in an approved manner per manufacturer instructions, 40 CFR 180.940, and 40 CFR 180.2020. PIC relocated all food contact surfaces to be rewashed, rinsed, and properly sanitized. Sanitizer was diluted by PIC to approved levels at time of inspection. Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11 - Priority: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals

Feb 10, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. All plumbing has been repaired to working order.

Feb 6, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Inspector's notes

Observed containers of chlorine wipe cloths made with less than 50ppm of chlorine at time of inspection. When asked PIC stated the buckets had recently been changed over but had not verified ppm with testing device. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed a large puddle of water in the back dry storage area. When asked, PIC stated the leak was coming from the wall and had started ~2 weeks prior to time of inspection. Observed water leaking on opposite side of wall behind cook and beverage prep-line. Educated PIC that 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. Correct prior to re-inspection on 2/10/26.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A) - Priority: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law

2025

May 30, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jan 9, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Oct 29, 2024RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

May 20, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights reviewed with Jonah P.Inspection report 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: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Jonah Poe

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation. Wiping bucket chlorine concentration was 0ppm using both inspectors and establishments test strips. PIC added more chlorine to wiping buckets and test strips showed 50ppm of chlorine. Ensure that chlorine concentration for wiping buckets is between 50ppm-100ppm for active sanitizing. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Nov 28, 2023Routine2 coreA°

New owner inspection walk through. This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.This establishment/operation has been evaluated and qualifies for the issuance of the permit. To complete the permitting process, meaning 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. Note that fees paid up to this inspection approval did not include the annual operating permit fee. PAYMENT with a credit/debit card can be made via phone at 602-506-6824, Option 2. 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. Checks and money orders are also accepted via US Mail. If you select payment via US Mail. For further instructions on mail in payments please refer to the printed invoice.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. No operating permit is valid, until the permit fee is received by the Department. It is also the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.E-mail set for electronic billing.Backflow test for soda system was conducted 11/27/2023No County legal action will result from this inspection.E-mailed inspection report.Award: A,Signer: Lorena

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained - Three compartment sink spray arm assembly and front hand was sink faucet neck are leaking. Please repair. The drain line under the soda fountain is leaking, please repair. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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

Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability - Please seal the gap between the front tile wall with the kitchen wall at the corner. Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions - Noted soil build up on the top of the base tile in the dish wash area and around the clothes washer. Also the drain under the dining room soda station is soiled. Please clean and maintain clean. 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 →