Mcdonald's

1740 E Elliot Rd, Tempe, AZ 85284

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Mcdonald's, the earliest from 2024. On Jan 14, 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.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

The city-wide average sits at 95, which Mcdonald's 90 doesn't quite reach. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 14, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Fingernails not trimmed or maintained (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee with heavily painted fingernails and stick on jewels with large bracelets and large bandage on right index finger with no gloves preparing and grabbing open food inside establishment. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC had employee put on gloves during food preparation. ====Employee working with exposed food with rough fingernails; or wearing fingernail polish without a glove; or wearing artificial nails without a glove

2-302.11

Nov 25, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 26, 2025

Routine

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

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No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No soap provided at the hand wash sink at the end of the cookline. PIC provided soap. Ensure that public/employee handwashing facilities are provided with a suitable hand cleanser

6-301.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: There is excess ice buildup along the door and floor in the walk in freezer. PIC stated that the unit would be scheduled for maintenance/repair. Ensure that the equipment is maintained in good repair

4-501.11

Oct 24, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Sanitization method does not meet required temperatures or concentration (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employee washing dishes/equipment at the three compartment sink had the items stacked excessively high in third compartment and the dishes were not immersed in the sanitizing solution. The employee was instructed to remove some dishes and properly sanitize all items. Ensure that equipment/utensils are exposed to chemical sanitizer for proper length of time according to manufacturer’s directions

4-703.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonald's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Mcdonald's most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Tempe 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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