McDonald's
A°3218 S Mcclintock Dr, Tempe 85282
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-83446
Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history11 on record
2026
Aug 5, 2026RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: food employees need to refrain from wearing bracelets during open food preparation. Of note: Establishment has both refrigerator and freezer unit on main cook with work orders. Recommend: repairing/adjusting inside parts of large ice machine.
Jan 21, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: maintenance on refrigeration units. Recommend: replacing all accordion style drain plumbing. Request: RPZs used for soda machines need to be tested yearly. Please have backflow test copy prior to next routine inspection. Of note: If installing new dish machine will require a review with Maricopa County Environmental Services Department. Please contact us at 602.506.6824 email: envplanreview@maricopa.gov
Inspector's notes
Observed two employees with painted nails with one jewel painted nails working with open food French Fries. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC directed employees with painted fingernails to wear gloves during open food preparation and handling. ===Employee working with exposed food with rough fingernails; or wearing fingernail polish without a glove; or wearing artificial nails without a glove. ***2nd Consecutive violation. *** Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation 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
Jun 24, 2025Re-Inspection2 foundationB°
Correction of the priority foundation item(s) #38 found during the inspection conducted on 6/10/25 was verified by the inspector on 06/23/25 via electronic means.
Inspector's notes
*SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* Multiple small flying insects located throughout the establishment. *There was a heavy presence of the insects next to the back door next to/over a cart used to haul trash. PIC stated that the pest control company would be notified. Ensure that pest control is properly performed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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Repeat Violation 6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence
Inspector's notes
Multiple employees with artificial nails, excessively long nails, nails with gems glued on, and nail polish handling exposed food and drink items without gloves. PIC asked the employees to wear gloves when handling food items. FOOD EMPLOYEES shall keep their fingernails trimmed, filed, and maintained so the edges and surfaces are cleanable and not rough. Unless wearing intact gloves in good repair, a FOOD EMPLOYEE may not wear fingernail polish or artificial fingernails when working with exposed FOOD. 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.
Jun 10, 2025Routine2 foundationB
A complaint was addressed during this inspection. No violations noted on the inspection report support the allegations made in the complaint.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
*SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* Multiple small flying insects located throughout the establishment. *There was a heavy presence of the insects next to the back door next to/over a cart used to haul trash. PIC stated that the pest control company would be notified. Ensure that pest control is properly performed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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Repeat Violation 6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence
Inspector's notes
Multiple employees with artificial nails, excessively long nails, nails with gems glued on, and nail polish handling exposed food and drink items without gloves. PIC asked the employees to wear gloves when handling food items. FOOD EMPLOYEES shall keep their fingernails trimmed, filed, and maintained so the edges and surfaces are cleanable and not rough. Unless wearing intact gloves in good repair, a FOOD EMPLOYEE may not wear fingernail polish or artificial fingernails when working with exposed FOOD. 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.
Jan 9, 2025Re-Inspection1 foundation1 coreB°
Correction of the priority foundation item(s) #38 found during the inspection conducted on 01/02/2025 verified by the inspector on 01/09/2025 via electronic means. A copy of this re-inspection report was provided to the establishment via electronic means.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no paper towels in the women's restroom and a non-working air dryer. PIC replaced the paper towels. Discussed the importance of having individual-use disposable towels, a heated air dryer, or a continuous towel system that supplies a clean towel to properly dry hands after handwashing. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Wet hands transfer bacteria more readily than dry hands. The residual moisture found on the hands after washing allows for bacterial and viral transfer to food or solid surfaces by touch. Hand washing sinks must always be stocked with hot water, soap and paper towels. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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
Observed the exhaust fan in the women's restroom to not be effective in removing odors from the restroom. PIC contacted maintenance during the inspection to replace the fan/motor. Repair the exhaust fan to working order to keep rooms free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors, obnoxious odors, smoke, and fumes. Mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity shall be provided. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-304.11 - Core: Mechanical-Ventilation
Jan 9, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Correction of the priority foundation item(s) #38 found during the inspection conducted on 01/02/2025 verified by the inspector on 01/09/2025 via electronic means. A copy of this re-inspection report was provided to the establishment via electronic means.
Jan 2, 2025Routine2 foundation1 coreB°
Re-inspection for violation #38 on 1/13/2025No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no paper towels in the women's restroom and a non-working air dryer. PIC replaced the paper towels. Discussed the importance of having individual-use disposable towels, a heated air dryer, or a continuous towel system that supplies a clean towel to properly dry hands after handwashing. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Wet hands transfer bacteria more readily than dry hands. The residual moisture found on the hands after washing allows for bacterial and viral transfer to food or solid surfaces by touch. Hand washing sinks must always be stocked with hot water, soap and paper towels. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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
Observed several (10+) fruit flies in the floor sink and shelves of the dry storage area near the drive-thru and in the floor sink of the prep area. According to records, the most recent pest control treatment was on 12/17/2024. PIC contacted the pest control company for an additional treatment and to treat the floor drains. The PREMISES shall be maintained free of insects, rodents, and other pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to eliminate their presence by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of FOOD and supplies, routinely inspecting the PREMISES for evidence of pests and eliminating harborage conditions. Re-inspection 10 days on 1/13/2024. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence
Inspector's notes
Observed the exhaust fan in the women's restroom to not be effective in removing odors from the restroom. PIC contacted maintenance during the inspection to replace the fan/motor. Repair the exhaust fan to working order to keep rooms free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors, obnoxious odors, smoke, and fumes. Mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity shall be provided. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-304.11 - Core: Mechanical-Ventilation
2024
Oct 15, 2024Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Milk dispenser stem longer than 1 inch and not cut to an angle. Manager stated that stem would be properly cut. Ensure that the length of the milk dispenser tube is less than an inch due to the potential for milk remaining in the tube for long periods that could grow bacteria. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-502.13(A) - Core: Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations
May 2, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Correction of the priority foundation item(s) #48 found during the inspection conducted on 05/1/24 was verified by the inspector on 05/2/24 via electronic means.
May 1, 2024Routine3 foundationC
This establishment received a(n) C Grade and had 0 Priority, 3 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Re-inspection is scheduled for 5-2-24.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 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-Request-Form-181.Signer: Maria Zuniga,Award: C
Priority Foundation-2-302.11, Pf: 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.-----Employee with artificial/painted fingernails handling and packaging open food items without gloves. PIC stated that the employee would be asked to wear gloves when handling food. Ensure that employees with artificial nails and/or nail polish wear intact gloves when working with exposed food. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-4-202.11, Pf: Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability; Smooth, Easily Cleanable. 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.---Ice bucket with cracks/breaks along the bottom of the container. PIC discarded the ice bucket. Ensure that food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils are in good condition and smooth and easily cleanable. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-5-103.11, Pf: Capacity-Quantity and Availability----No hot water available within establishment. (Hot water temperature was 76F) Ensure that establishment has sufficient amount of hot water available at all times. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
2023
Aug 29, 2023RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Emailed the inspection report.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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)Note: 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-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Rosa Cruz
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →