Mcdonald's

18241 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Mcdonald's appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. On Feb 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around three violations per visit lately, up from roughly zero violations before.

Compared to other Scottsdale restaurants (averaging 95), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 9, 2026

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Soda nozzles in lobby observed with residues on their internal surfaces. Discussed cleaning frequencies with PIC. Please have nozzles cleaned in a manner and frequency that prevents buildup of debris, residues, and/or organic matter

4-602.11(E)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Leaks observed on hot water side of faucet at 3 compartment sink and below soda fountain in lobby

5-205.15(B)

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: Low grout and minor chips on tiles in front of 3 compartment sink. Corner of wall panel at mop sink is separating from wall

6-201.13

Jul 16, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee pick up a bottle of ranch from the floor and then proceeded to touch another bottle of ranch on the make-line without washing hands. Person in charge had employee remove gloves, wash hands and put on new gloves

2-301.14

May 14, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 2, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: -- The ambient temperature of reach-in refrigerator near the prep sink measured at 49.2°F using min/max thermometer. See violation above. At the time of inspection, all TCS items were removed from the unit and the PIC has instructed employees to place TCS foods in different refrigerators until the reach-in can be repaired. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below

4-301.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonald's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Mcdonald's most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Scottsdale average of 95.

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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