Inspection Report

Business Name
McDonald's

Business Address
625 E BASELINE RD TEMPE AZ 85283

Permit Number
FD-83769

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
CI Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
2/17/2026

Grade
Not Participating

Priority Violation
1

Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 8

Repeat Violation

Description: Hands Clean and Properly Washed

Comments:

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.

Addl Notes: ***2nd Consecutive Violation**** Observed cook employee grab contaminated blue glove with clear glove that touched raw beef patties. Cook employee proceeded to directly touch all spatulas and clean hot holding trays with contaminated right gloved hand. Another employee directly touched same contaminated areas on trays. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC directed cook to take off gloves and wash hands. Directed other employee with contaminated clear gloves to take off gloves and wash hands. Observed employee start work from break room touching personal helmet. Employee did not wash hands and started putting on clear gloves. Notified PIC. PIC directed employee to wash hands and put on gloves after. ========Employee not washing hands between working with raw food and RTE food. Employee not washing hands after engaging in other activities that may contaminate the hands. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Comments/Details

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Reviewed and discussed: cold holding procedures; cooling methods for cooked burritos.
Recommend: repairing warped ceiling tiles; burnt lights inside main walk in freezer unit.
Of note: Establishment may be undergoing major remodel. Adding dish machine; removing walls; adding walls will require an review with Maricopa County Environmental Services Department. Please contact us at 602.506.6824 email: envplanreview@maricopa.gov

"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.
Violation Category	Grade A	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade D	Grade D
Priority	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	1	1	2	2	2	more than 2	more than 3
Priority Foundation	0	1	2	3	4	0	1	2	5	3	4	0	1	2	more than 3	more than 0

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