Inspection Report

Business Name
McDonald's
Business Address
3218 S MCCLINTOCK DR TEMPE AZ 85282
Permit Number
FD-83446
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
CI Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
1/2/2025
Grade
Not Participating
Priority Violation
0
Inspection Status
Re-inspection required

Violations

Violation #: 10

Description: Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and Accessible

Comments:

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. Addl 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.

Violation #: 38

Description: Insects, Rodents and Animals not Present

Comments:

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

Violation #: 56

Description: Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Comments:

6-304.11 - Core: Mechanical-Ventilation Addl 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.

Comments/Details

Re-inspection for violation #38 on 1/13/2025
No County legal action will result from this inspection.

"A" for Food Safety

Through our grading system, Maricopa County Environmental Services Department provides at-a-glance indications of how food establishments perform during food safety inspections. This system is designed to grade food establishments in terms of food safety requirements and provide recognition to those who choose to participate.

How does it work?

The issuance of grade cards to food establishments is based on voluntary participation. The person in charge, who is present during the inspection, will be asked whether they would like to participate in the Grading System. This will be decided prior to each inspection. If an establishment does not participate in the Grading System, Not Participating or NP will appear on the inspection report, and the inspection will still occur. If an establishment does participate, a grade of A, B, C, or D will be determined at the conclusion of the inspection using the Grading System chart below. Participating establishments will then be provided with a grade card that can be posted in the establishment. The status of the establishment’s grade will also appear on the Restaurant Ratings page of the department’s website.

How can I determine the grade?

The Grading System chart can be used to determine grades earned for establishments that do not participate. Grades are determined by the number of Priority and Priority Foundation violations received at the time of inspection. Violation types are defined in general terms below.

Definitions

Priority Violation
Major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury (e.g. Food employees do not properly wash hands when required).
Priority Foundation Violation
Minor violation that does not directly contribute to an increased risk of foodborne illness but failure to correct this violation may lead to the occurrence of a priority violation. For example, hand washing soap and paper towels not available at hand wash sink (may lead directly to food employees not properly washing hands when required).
Core Violation
Minor violation that relates to general maintenance and sanitation (e.g. No sign reminding employees to wash hands).
Cutting Edge Program
All county food-related establishments can partner with Maricopa County to implement a proactive approach to reducing foodborne illness risk factors by implementing food safety systems that include policies, training, and verification processes. Partners enrolled in the Cutting Edge Program receive an A+ when an A is earned.
Grading System The matrix below is used to grade food inspections under the voluntary grading system.
A B B B B B B B C C C C C C D D
Priority 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 2 2 2 2 3
Priority Foundation 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 5 3 4 0 1 2 3 0

Any legal action for a pattern of non-compliance or permit suspension results in a D.