Mcdonald's

9120 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85037

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Mcdonald's five times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 8, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around three violations each, up from closer to zero violations before.

That's lower than the typical Phoenix restaurant, which scores around 97. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 8, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: -- Case of shelled eggs stored above cases of regular and chocolate milk in the walk-in refrigerator. No visible contamination observed. 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

3-302.11(A1-2)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: -- Unable to verify proof of a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) onsite at the time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: -- Plumbing pipe under hand sink near office leaks when in use. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times

5-205.15(B)

Jul 8, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Sanitizer wiping cloths stored in sanitizer bucket with no observable sanitizer. Employee stated they had added the Chlorine sanitizer, but Chlorine sanitizer test strips showed 0 PPM. PIC had the sanitizer buckets emptied and remade with appropriate concentration

3-304.14

Jan 14, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 25, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 23, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Walk-in cooler holding an ambient temperature of 48*F upon inspector's arrival. The cooler has an attached freezer that was used to bring down the temperature temporarily. PIC contacted repair technician to repair the walk-in. Please have the walk-in repaired and able to maintain an ambient temperature of 41*F or below prior to re-inspection within 3 days

4-301.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Standing liquid and debris build up observed below soda fountain area in lobby. Please clean this area in a manner and frequency that prevents accumulation of debris, residues, and organic matter

6-501.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonald's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Mcdonald's compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Mcdonald's most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Mcdonald's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mcdonald's have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mcdonald's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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