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McDonald's

A°

1429 W Baseline Rd, Tempe 85283

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-83452

Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

93
Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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1000602023202420252026Aug 31, 2023 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 10, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 25, 2024 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 29, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Sep 16, 2025 — Routine — score 90 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Sep 25, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 90 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Feb 2, 2026 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 5, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 4, 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 history9 on record

2026

Aug 4, 2026RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection conducted due to Citizens complaint. No evidence to substantiate. Of note: Establishment has work order to repair ice machine bin internal plastic sidings.

Feb 5, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County Legal Action. Re-inspection conducted virtually. See uploaded file with reinspection corrections.

Feb 2, 2026Routine1 priorityB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: 9 food allergens; 5 Food Borne illnesses. Recommend: deep cleaning ice build up in walk in freezer; usage of wet area floor signs in play area. Re-inspection Thursday 2/5/2026

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-202.13

Inspector's notes

Observed in back of house to left of ladder with RPZ with no air gap below unit. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC will contact maintenance to address RPZ air gap issue. ===Air-gap on water supply line not provided as required. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.13 - Priority: Backflow Prevention, Air Gap

2025

Sep 25, 2025Re-Inspection2 foundationB°

Correction of the priority foundation item(s) #38 found during the inspection conducted on 9/16/25 was verified by the inspector on 9/25/25 via electronic means.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-501.111

Inspector's notes

Multiple house flies located throughout the kitchen, prep areas, rear drive thru window, and employee breakroom. Ensure that proper pest control is performed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedPriority foundation4-501.11

Inspector's notes

The interior lid on the chest freezer in the rear drive thru area is in severe disrepair. The lid is excessively cracked and has insulation showing. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 4-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability. 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. Addl Notes: The ice bucket had holes and cracks along the bottom and sides. In use plastic container and lid with cracks and breaks. PIC discarded all items. Ensure that food contact surfaces are in good repair and are smooth and easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

Sep 16, 2025Routine2 foundationB°

A complaint was addressed during this inspection. Violations noted on the inspection report support the allegations made in th complaint.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-501.111

Inspector's notes

Multiple house flies located throughout the kitchen, prep areas, rear drive thru window, and employee breakroom. Ensure that proper pest control is performed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedPriority foundation4-501.11

Inspector's notes

The interior lid on the chest freezer in the rear drive thru area is in severe disrepair. The lid is excessively cracked and has insulation showing. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 4-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability. 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. Addl Notes: The ice bucket had holes and cracks along the bottom and sides. In use plastic container and lid with cracks and breaks. PIC discarded all items. Ensure that food contact surfaces are in good repair and are smooth and easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

May 29, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed storage of canned whipped cream.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed no handwash soap at handwash sink by pick up drive thru window. Discussed with person in charge the importance of soap availability to encourage good handwashing practices. PIC replaced soap. 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.

2024

Sep 25, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#9 — No Bare Hand Contact with RTE Foods or a Pre-Approved Alternate Properly FollowedPriority3-301.11

Inspector's notes

Upon entry to the establishment observed a food employee handling buns for customer orders with their bare hands. The employee was instructed to wash their hands and don gloves. Discussed the importance of preventing bare hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) foods with the person-in-charge (PIC). Bare hand contact is not approved with ready-to-eat (RTE) food items. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-301.11(B) - Priority: Preventing Contamination from 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.

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-602.11

Inspector's notes

Ice for sale, bagged in the establishment, is not labeled with the address or phone number of the business. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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3-602.11 (A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D) - Core: Food Labels

Apr 10, 2024RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. The inspection report was emailed.------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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Maria Cruz

2023

Aug 31, 2023Routine1 priorityB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 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: Maria M. Cruz

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-205.15

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law----Floor drain in the drive through/ frappe machine area was extremely slow draining causing some standing water to be present in the drain. PIC called to have the drain immediately repaired. Ensure that the plumbing system is maintained in good repair. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#57 — Indoor Play Area Requirements (FD)County code (MCEHC)

There was no sanitizer or hand wipes available in the Playland area. PIC provided sanitizer. An affixed station or kiosk with instant hand sanitizer or sanitized hand wipes must be provided. :

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →