PlateScore

McDonalds 31038

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1060 S Watson Rd, Buckeye 85326-3371

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-24-03171

Score based on 5 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

99
Excellent

Buckeye restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

100060202420252026Jun 4, 2024 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Feb 4, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 13, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 15, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 2, 2026 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)98
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Sep 2, 2026Routine2 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed soap at hand washing sink

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

Inspector's notes

0ppm chlorine concentration of sanitizer observed in the wiping buckets using both establishments and inspectors test strips. PIC discarded wiping bucket sanitizer and will replace with new sanitizer and towels. Chlorine concentration in wiping buckets must be between 50 and 100 ppm for active sanitizing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Hot water handle at the mop sink is leaking when turned on. Ensure faucet handle is repaired by the next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

Apr 15, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Oct 13, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed repairing the leaks in the ceiling with the manager.

Feb 4, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed repairing the hand sink near the grill to produce a smooth, easily cleanable surface with the manager.

2024

Jul 25, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Reinspection conducted with manager.All items have been corrected.Copy of report will be emailed to manager.No county legal will result from inspection.

Jun 4, 2024Routine3 coreA°

FD-24-03171. Class 3 E&D 10+ Seating. Permit Approved. Operating at time of inspection.OC inspection was conducted with manager Dylan, Kristi and manager. 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.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reinspection is scheduled for June 9 @ 3pm.Please be advised that the New Business Permit Application fee includes one initial inspection and one follow-up inspection. Additional fees will be assessed for any additional follow-up plan review inspections.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Dylan

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.13

Core-6-201.13, C: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed *Provide metal cove base at the wall along the freezer in the walk-in cooler. * Provide 3/8th finger cove along top set tile on all other wall in walk-in. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-307.11

Core-3-307.11, C: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination * Provide a plastic curtain enclosure around the clothes washer. * Provide splash guards on left and right side of hand wash sink next to main cook line. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#50 — Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate PressureCounty code (MCEHC)

* Adjust hand wash sink located across from 3 compartment sink so that the water temperature is 100-110°F Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained * Ensure all drain lines to floor sinks are braced and rigid to provide 1" minimum air gap above the floor sink flood rims. * Certify RP backflow for soda system Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →