McDonald's
A29555 N Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek 85331
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-05871
Score based on 8 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history8 on record
2026
Feb 9, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon citizen request during inspection: raw hamburger "Best by" dates were reviewed and found to be in good standing. Discussed food safety storage hierarchy and hand wash station maintenance.
2025
Jul 10, 2025RoutinecleanA
No violations noted at time of inspectionPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cooling with person in charge.
May 29, 2025Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
-- Multiple bags of ice in walk-in freezer observed without manufacturer address/phone number on bag. Reviewed food label requirements: (Basic food label requirements: 1) Name of Product; 2) Processor Name; 3) Processor Address or Phone Number; 4) Ingredients; 5) Approximate Weight; 6) In English). Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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3-602.11 (A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D) - Core: Food Labels
Inspector's notes
-- Heavy accumulation of syrup spills in cabinets and food debris on floors behind equipment throughout the establishment. Discussed with the PIC increasing cleaning frequencies as needed to prevent a heavy buildup of food, grease, dust and organic matter. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
2024
Oct 7, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.***Of note: Took internal cooking temperatures with management for food safety transition between breakfast and lunch. Grill cook time adjusted by 3 additional seconds for regular hamburger patties. Discussed ensuring items are completely submerged in oil for fish and chicken filets, patties, and nuggets.
May 2, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade 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. 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: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Lucio G.
Feb 13, 2024RoutinecleanA°
OC Re-Inspection. Met with Josephine.All previously noted items have been addressed. A hand sink has been installed on right side of ice machine.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.Award: Re-Inspection,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: JW
Jan 9, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB°
OC Re-inspection. Walked with owner and manager.Correct the noted items within 30 days.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: JW
Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law Install a hand sink in ware washing area. Hand sink must have hot and cold water and drain to the sewer. A hand sink may be installed on the right side of the ice machine as discussed; do not remove the hand sink on the left of the ice machine. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection,Repeat Violations: 1st
Core-5-501.114, C: Using Drain Plugs Have waste management company replace drain plug to dumpster. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Nov 30, 2023Routine1 priority1 coreB°
OC Inspection. Met with Josephine. E&D Class 3, 10+ seating.Correct the noted items within 30 days.This 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.Report emailed.Award: Not Participating,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA-DB,Signer: JW
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law 1) Install an RPZ backflow preventer (ASSE 1013) on water line to RO system. Ensure a drain line is run from backflow to nearest floor sink with a 1” air gap. Have backflow tested after installation and maintain certificate on site for verification. 2) Have RPZ backflow to soda system and to water line to blender/glass rinser tested. 3) Install an ASSE 1022 backflow preventer on water lines to all coffee/tea brewers. 4) Install an ASSE 1022 on water line(s) to steamer(s). 5) Install a hand sink in ware washing area. Hand sink must have hot and cold water and drain to the sewer. 6) Provide a riser (will provide picture) on drain line to 3-compartment sink, to provide an indirect connection (no floor sink available). Recommend installing on left side of sink. Ensure riser terminates 1” below bottom of basin of 3-compartment sink. 7) Ensure all drain lines are hard-piped, sloped to drain, with 1” air gaps above floor sinks (drive-thru soda area, RPZ for blender/glass rinser in beverage area). Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-6-101.11, C: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas 8) Seal around pipes at mop sink, multiplex system, water heater. 9) Replace missing light and light shield in walk-in freezer. 10) Adjust/repair drive-thru windows so that they are sufficiently self-closing. 11) Detail clean establishment, namely in storage/back room areas. 12) Seal gaps at top of wall base tiles at washing machine, hallway. 13) Have waste management company replace drain plug to dumpster. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
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 →