McDonald's
A18241 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale 85255
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-05872
Score based on 7 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, 2026Routine3 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed hand wash station maintenance and use, prevention of bare hand contact at fry station, and time as a control restrictions
Inspector's notes
Soda nozzles in lobby observed with residues on their internal surfaces. Discussed cleaning frequencies with PIC. Please have nozzles cleaned in a manner and frequency that prevents buildup of debris, residues, and/or organic matter. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.
Inspector's notes
Leaks observed on hot water side of faucet at 3 compartment sink and below soda fountain in lobby.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Low grout and minor chips on tiles in front of 3 compartment sink. Corner of wall panel at mop sink is separating from wall.
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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed Predefined Comment: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
2025
Jul 16, 2025Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Recommended getting the prep table reach-in serviced. At time of inspection the dish machine was not in use. Reminder: The code requires that any establishment that is packaging food must have a food label with the name and place of business packing the food.
Inspector's notes
Observed employee pick up a bottle of ranch from the floor and then proceeded to touch another bottle of ranch on the make-line without washing hands. Person in charge had employee remove gloves, wash hands and put on new gloves. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing. Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks.
Inspector's notes
Observed sliced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, shredded cheese, american cheese, and burrito mix ranging from 44*F to 56*F in the prep table reach-in. Ambient temperature was 52.5*F using min/max thermometer. Person in charge stated the tomatoes, lettuce, american cheese, and shredded cheese were placed in the unit approximately 4 hours prior to inspection and relocated the items to the walk-in to rapid cool. PIC stated the burrito mix was in the unit since yesterday and voluntarily discarded - see embargo form. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: 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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below.
May 14, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Observed establishment has installed new low temperature chlorine dish machine and new three compartment sink. Plans were submitted on 5/27/25 - EHP2501856.
2024
Oct 2, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
-- Observed container of burrito mix from 10/1/24 in reach-in refrigerator with an internal temperature of 52°F. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: 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.
Inspector's notes
-- The ambient temperature of reach-in refrigerator near the prep sink measured at 49.2°F using min/max thermometer. See violation above. At the time of inspection, all TCS items were removed from the unit and the PIC has instructed employees to place TCS foods in different refrigerators until the reach-in can be repaired. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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.
May 28, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Management for restaurant called MCESD regarding small fire in kitchen that occurred on 5/26/2024. Arrived on site and inspected area. The manager stated the fryer and vent hood that was damaged/impacted will be replaced. No other areas of the establishment were impacted. Advised management that a remodeling permit is required for replacing vent hood system. The establishment is currently closed to the public and plans to reopen on 5/29/2024. Pictures of the Scottsdale Fire Department approval to operate card, the vent hood unit getting replaced, and the vent hood system that will be used until repairs are completed has been uploaded in AA. Emailed a copy of the advisory report to operator. No county legal action will result from this inspection.
Feb 28, 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. Reviewed Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) policy 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: Teodora C.
Jan 9, 2024RoutinecleanA°
OC Re-inspection. Walked with owner and manager.All previously noted items have been addressed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: JW
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,Signer: JW
Core-6-101.11, C: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas 9) Install a stainless steel splash guard between hand sink and 3-compartment sink. 10) Replace clean out cover where missing under hand sink. 11) Seal around pipes at mop sink, multiplex system. 12) Detail clean establishment, namely in storage/back room areas. 13) Re-wrap insulation to walk-in freezer condensate line. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
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) Install an RPZ backflow preventer (ASSE 1013) on water line to glass/blender rinsers at beverage station. 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. 3) Have RPZ backflow to soda system repaired (leaking) and tested. 4) Install an ASSE 1022 backflow preventer on water lines to all coffee/tea brewers. 5) Install an ASSE 1022 on water line(s) to steamer(s). 6) Repair leak to center drain of 3-compartment sink. 7) Ensure all drain lines are hard-piped, sloped to drain, with 1” air gaps above floor sinks (ice machine, ABS soda, customer self-serve soda). 8) Ensure all floor sinks are accessible for cleaning (customer self-serve soda). 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 →