Inspection Report

Business Name
McDonalds
Business Address
5050 W Indian School RD Phoenix AZ 85031
Permit Number
FD2405087
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
CI Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
5/5/2025
Grade
A
Priority Violation
0
Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 15

Description: Food Separated and Protected

Comments:

Observed packaged raw bacon in tightly sealed in hard plastic container in walk-in refrigerator, stored directly on top of tightly sealed ready to eat foods in hard plastic. Person in charge removed bacon and placed on bottom shelf, away from ready to eat foods.

3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. Addl Notes: Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code.

Violation #: 51

Description: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices

Comments:

Observed the following violations from OC inspection on 11/20/2024:

1. All RPs must have drain cup that is plumbed to floor sink with 1 inch air gap above finished floor.

2. Have all RP backflow devices tested and certified by a licensed backflow specialist.

Area manager to send certification via email and have maintenance adjust plumbing at all floor drains.

5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Addl Notes: Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Predefined Comment: Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Predefined Comment: All RO systems must have an approved reduced pressure zone assembly backflow device meeting ASSE 1013 standards installed upstream from RO system.

Violation #: 55

Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean

Comments:

Observed leak at piping in walk-in freezer under fans where wrapping is in disrepair. Area manager to place work order on unit.

6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Addl Notes: Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection.

Comments/Details


Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Prior to inspection, area manager informed me of maintenance to plumbing and roof. Technicians on site and actively working on plumbing. Hot water was restored at time of inspection. 110*F at 3-comp sink and 100*F at all hand sinks. Discussed establishment procedures regarding: RO system, switching mixing valves

"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.