Mcdonald's

16547 W Bell Rd, Surprise, AZ 85374

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Sep 9, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Mcdonald's, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 9, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly two violations earlier in the record.

Compared to the broader Surprise restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 9, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 3, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Sanitizing wiping cloth buckets observed with 0ppm of chlorine at time of inspection. PIC re-made all buckets, and they all had a chlorine concentration between 50-100ppm. Please maintain chlorine sanitizers at 50-100ppm to ensure food contact surfaces are being sanitized

3-304.14

Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cardboard lining inside milk fridge where milk and apple slices are stored near front register. PIC removed the cardboard at time of inspection. Food contact and non-food contact surfaces are to be non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable

4-101.19

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed dried dairy residue build-up on bottom shelf of frappe machines. One of the units had towels lining the bottom. Advised person in charge (PIC) that equipment which hold foods shall be cleaned to sight and touch. PIC stated they will have the refrigerators cleaned as soon as possible and dirty towels removed from the unit

6-501.12

Aug 20, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: Observed gap around rear entrance door. Outer openings of a food establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents. Advised PIC to install a door seal strip around door prior to next routine inspection

6-202.15

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: Broken tiles near rear entrance and broken cove bases by washer and mop sink area. Please ensure that all floors walls and ceilings are kept in good condition that allow them to be smooth and easily cleanable

6-201.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonald's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's on file is from Sep 9, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

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

Mcdonald's most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is about the same as the Surprise average of 98.

Has Mcdonald's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mcdonald's have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two 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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