Mcdonald's

3255 S 48th St, Tempe, AZ 85282

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Mcdonald's, the earliest from 2024. Mcdonald's was last inspected on Nov 6, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “good repair and proper adjustment-equipment”, showing up two times.

Mcdonald's scores about where you'd expect for a Tempe restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 6, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed freezer next to fry station with door in disrepair. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection

4-501.11

May 22, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Overserved stand up freezer next to office seal on bottom door to be in disrepair preventing door from completely closing. Observed door seal of raw hamburger meat refrigerator, top drawer, to allow a gap. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection

4-501.11

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed leak in basement next to stairs of grey water coming from prep sink floor drain upstairs. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection

5-205.15(B)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed in basement green shake flavoring spilled under shelving unit, soda residue on floor in basement, and litter under storage shelves. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-501.12

Oct 3, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Prohibitions; Single-Use/Single-Service Items

Inspector notes: Various single-use food packaging items are stored on racks in the basement underneath unshielded sewer lines, SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION. Relocate these items

4-903.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonald's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonald's on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonald's?

Across the inspection record, “good repair and proper adjustment-equipment” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mcdonald's.

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

Mcdonald's most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as 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 two violations 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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