Mcdonald's

1516 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85257

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Mcdonald's, the earliest from 2024. Mcdonald's was last inspected on Mar 16, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “effectiveness-hair restraints”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average for Scottsdale sits at 95, putting Mcdonald's on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 16, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 16, 2025

Routine

3 critical violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee grab with both hands sleeve of cup lids from floor. With contaminated hands employee proceeded in touching clean single use service drink lids. Notified Person In Charge and managers. Reviewed with employee. Employee washed hands correctly. ===Employee not washing hands after engaging in other activities that may contaminate the hands

2-301.14

Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Establishment is using 4 hour time as control for food safety for American Cheese slices; shredded tomatoes and sliced tomatoes on main sandwich line. At time of inspection observed two containers with shredded lettuce expired at 3:48pm. Time of inspection is 4:30pm. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC had employee discard expired containers of cut lettuce. ===Food to be cooked and served within 4 hours from time it was removed from temperature control

3-501.19(B1,3-4;C1,4-5)

Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed at drive thru window chemical spray bottle with blue liquid stored directly above single use ice bags used for ice bag orders. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC removed chemical spray bottle away from single use ice bags.====Toxic substances stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles

7-201.11

May 9, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 27, 2024

Reinspection

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

Employee not wearing required hair restraint (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employees with no hair restraints. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC directed employees to wear restraints and visors. ===A food handler has unrestrained hair

2-402.11

Sep 16, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: Observed 20+ live Gnats and flies throughout the establishment. In main food ordering area, kids play area; back of house seating areas; and inside restrooms. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC will put in work order for pest control services. Last dates of pest control treatment was 8/29/24 with no pest activity noted. ========If pest are found, approved means of pest control are used. 2nd Consecutive violation

6-501.111(C)

Employee not wearing required hair restraint (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employees with no hair restraints. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC directed employees to wear restraints and visors. ===A food handler has unrestrained hair

2-402.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonald's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's?

Across the inspection record, “effectiveness-hair restraints” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's.

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

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

Has Mcdonald's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcdonald's have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent 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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