McDonald's
B°1740 E Elliot Rd, Tempe 85284
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-32220
Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history6 on record
2026
Jan 14, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection conducted due to citizens complaint. No evidence to substantiate citizens complaint. Reviewed and discussed: when to use gloves inside establishment. 9 Food borne allergiesReminder: reviewed prohibited jewelry items. Recommend: removing all accordion style drains under hand sink. Repairing filter leak above soda area in back room. Bathroom check list. Of note: upright French Fries Freezer is under repair.
Inspector's notes
Observed employee with heavily painted fingernails and stick on jewels with large bracelets and large bandage on right index finger with no gloves preparing and grabbing open food inside establishment. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC had employee put on gloves during food preparation. ====Employee working with exposed food with rough fingernails; or wearing fingernail polish without a glove; or wearing artificial nails without a glove. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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2-302.11 - Priority Foundation: Maintenance-Fingernails. 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.
2025
Nov 25, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jun 26, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB°
Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that equipment/utensils are exposed to chemical sanitizer at the three compartment sink for proper length of time (60seconds) according to manufacturer’s directions.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
No soap provided at the hand wash sink at the end of the cookline. PIC provided soap. Ensure that public/employee handwashing facilities are provided with a suitable hand cleanser. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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.
Inspector's notes
There is excess ice buildup along the door and floor in the walk in freezer. PIC stated that the unit would be scheduled for maintenance/repair. Ensure that the equipment is maintained in good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
2024
Oct 24, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Employee washing dishes/equipment at the three compartment sink had the items stacked excessively high in third compartment and the dishes were not immersed in the sanitizing solution. The employee was instructed to remove some dishes and properly sanitize all items. Ensure that equipment/utensils are exposed to chemical sanitizer for proper length of time according to manufacturer’s directions. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-703.11 - Priority: Hot Water and Chemical-Methods; Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces. 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.
Feb 15, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.This inspection was done as a result of a citizen's complaint (CC-24-01103) No evidence was found to support the allegations made in the complaint.Emailed the inspection report.No County legal action will result from this inspection.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy 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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-RequestForm-181.Award: A,Signer: Karla Montoya
2023
Oct 5, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
This inspection was done as a result of a citizen's complaint. No evidence was found to support the allegations made in the complaint.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Printed out copy of inspection report was provided and reviewed with the establishment. Of note: Establishment may be installing new low temperature chlorine dish machine. This will require a review with Maricopa County Environmental Services Department. Please contact us at (602)506-6824 or via email at esplanreview@maricopa.govThe Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, 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-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request?Form-181Award: Not Participating,Signer: Adel Ontiverus
PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When to Wash. =====Observed employee at French Fries station drop red container. Employee proceeded in picking up contaminated container from floor with left hand. Employee was wearing no gloves at the time. Employee with contaminated left hand directly started touching and working with more French Fries Orders. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC directed employee to wash hands appropriately. ====Employee not washing hands after engaging in other activities that may contaminate the hands 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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. ===Observed no hand soap at of inspection at hand-sink to right of main cookline grills. Notified Person In Charge (PIC); PIC had employee restock with hand soap. ===At all times every hand sink needs to be stocked with hand soap. 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. Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision. ===Observed at hand sink to right of main grill line with no paper towels. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC directed employee to restock hand sink with paper towels. ====All hand sinks at all times need to be stocked with paper towels. 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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of 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 →