PlateScore

McDonald's

B

1516 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale 85257

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-86991

Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

85
Good

Scottsdale restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

100060202420252026Jan 2, 2024 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Sep 16, 2024 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Sep 27, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 9, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 16, 2025 — Routine — score 55 (3 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 16, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 23, 2026 — Routine — score 83 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)83
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history8 on record

2026

Jun 23, 2026Routine1 priority2 coreB

A complaint was addressed during this inspection. Violations noted on the inspection report support the allegations made in the complaint.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed proper use of the over sized gloves with the PIC.

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

Inspector's notes

Burritos-46-47F cooling in the walk in cooler. Per the PIC (and time tag), the burritos were made more than 4 hours prior. The PIC discarded the burritos-see embargo form. Pre-cooked PHF/TCS foods should be cooled after prepping within four hours. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Juice nozzles in drive thru area with excess soil residue along interior of nozzles. Ensure that non TCS equipment items are cleaned at least every 24 hours when in use and are clean to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Both drive thru windows left open while not in use. Manager instructed employees to close the windows. Ensure that the openings to the outside are protected against the entrance of insects. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected

Mar 16, 2026RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Discussed the reheating procedure and temperature of the breakfast burritos.

2025

Oct 16, 2025Routine3 priorityall corrected on siteD

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: 9 food allergens. Of note: If establishment adds a low temperature dish machine will require a review with Maricopa County Environmental Services Department. Phone: 602.506.6824 email: envplanreview@maricopa.gov

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed employee grab with both hands sleeve of cup lids from floor. With contaminated hands employee proceeded in touching clean single use service drink lids. Notified Person In Charge and managers. Reviewed with employee. Employee washed hands correctly. ===Employee not washing hands after engaging in other activities that may contaminate the hands. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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.

#24 — Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and RecordsPriority3-501.19

Inspector's notes

Establishment is using 4 hour time as control for food safety for American Cheese slices; shredded tomatoes and sliced tomatoes on main sandwich line. At time of inspection observed two containers with shredded lettuce expired at 3:48pm. Time of inspection is 4:30pm. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC had employee discard expired containers of cut lettuce. ===Food to be cooked and served within 4 hours from time it was removed from temperature control. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.19 (B1,3-4; C1,4-5) - Priority: Time as a Public Health Control; Temperature, Discarded. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-201.11

Inspector's notes

Observed at drive thru window chemical spray bottle with blue liquid stored directly above single use ice bags used for ice bag orders. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC removed chemical spray bottle away from single use ice bags.====Toxic substances stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage

May 9, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Recommended getting the make-line unit and the reach-in unit behind the hot holding unit serviced.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed breakfast burritos and american cheese (reach-in unit below make-line), cut tomatoes and shredded lettuce (reach-in unit behind hot holding units) ranging from 44*F to 55*F. Person in charge stated all items were placed in the units at approximately 6:30am, time of inspection was approximately 9:30am. Ambient temperature of the make-line unit was 48.7*F and 72.5*F for the reach-in unit behind the hot holding unit, using min/max thermometer. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below.

2024

Sep 27, 2024Re-Inspection1 coreall corrected on siteA°

Received corrections via electronic means. Re-inspection issues corrected.

#40 — Personal CleanlinessCore2-402.11

Inspector's notes

Observed employees with no hair restraints. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC directed employees to wear restraints and visors. ===A food handler has unrestrained hair. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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2-402.11 - Core: Effectiveness-Hair Restraints

Sep 16, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed 20+ live Gnats and flies throughout the establishment. In main food ordering area, kids play area; back of house seating areas; and inside restrooms. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC will put in work order for pest control services. Last dates of pest control treatment was 8/29/24 with no pest activity noted. ========If pest are found, approved means of pest control are used. 2nd Consecutive violation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. 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

#40 — Personal CleanlinessCore2-402.11

Inspector's notes

Observed employees with no hair restraints. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC directed employees to wear restraints and visors. ===A food handler has unrestrained hair. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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2-402.11 - Core: Effectiveness-Hair Restraints

Jan 2, 2024Routine1 foundationB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Re-inspection Monday January 12thPrinted copy of inspection report was provided to the establishment. Reviewed: food borne illnesses. Recommend: bombing treatment for flies and knatts; adding more light traps. Of note: Establishment will be installing new warmer hot box for breakfast only in near future. The 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: Brittany Madrid

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

Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence. ===Observed 15+ live knatts and flies throughout the establishment. In main food ordering area, kids play area; back of house seating areas; and inside restrooms. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC will put in work order for pest control services. Last dates of pest control treatment were: 12/8 & 12/23 with no pest activity noted. ========If pest are found, approved means of pest control are used. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

2023

Nov 2, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

A complaint response (CC-23-12822) was addressed with the PIC. No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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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 →