PlateScore

McDonalds 31455

A

587 S Watson Rd, Buckeye 85326-3442

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-24-03172

Score based on 4 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

97
Excellent

Buckeye restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

100060202420252026Jun 4, 2024 — Routine — score 77 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 3 core)Jan 6, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 1, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 10, 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 history4 on record

2026

Mar 10, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Jul 1, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed monitoring of food products

Jan 6, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed prevention of barehand contact at fry station. Work orders in place for leaky faucets at 3 comp sink and hand wash station near fry station.

2024

Jun 4, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation3 coreB°

FD-24-03172. 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 1 Priority, 1 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

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-203.11

Priority Foundation-5-203.11, Pf: Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities. 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. *Provide a handwash sink next to the 3 compartment sink with hot and cold water. The sink is approved to drain to the nearby floor sink located under the prep sink. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

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

Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected * Air curtains were turned off at time of inspection. Disconnect on/off dial mechanisms on the drive-thru windows so that air curtains turn on automatically. 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. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-203.14

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-203.14, P: Backflow Prevention Device, When Required *Install an ASSE 1013 reduced pressure backflow preventer upstream of the RO system. Certify all backflow assemblies and provide a test report. 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. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

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

Core-6-201.13, C: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed *Secure and seal metal cove base to the floor/wall junctures of the walk-in cooler interior. * Secure threshold of walk-in and reseal Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability * Repair broken tile next to outer freezer door * Fill/Seal any holes or penetrations. * Where soda chase lines have been run, please trim and caulk foam so that it is flush to sealing * Seal cove tiles next to mop sink in dining area. 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 →