Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School

15414 N Mcdowell Mountain Rd Fountain, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

School / Childcare

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026

Score

Medium Risk Grade: C

Public records show four inspections at Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School stretching back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 29, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

“Certified food protection manager” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School's latest score of 67 falls below the Fountain Hills average of 92. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 29, 2026

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: At in use 3-compartment sink, at dishware surfaces, sink and surface cleaner sanitizer solution with a concentration of 0ppm. After several attempts for proper reading, sanitizer solution was hand diluted to the proper concentration of sink and surface sanitizer solution. District manager was contacted that chemical dispenser was not working properly. Chemical company was called at time of inspection. Discussed more frequent monitoring of sanitizer solution, especially at start of day

4-501.114(A-E)

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: On hot serving line, canned green beans with an internal temperature of 98*F-105*F. Per employee, green beans were placed in hot holding well, with heat unit turned half way, about 45 minutes and were ready for service. Heat unit was increased to high and green beans heated up to 135*F within 15 minutes. Discussed ensuring units are turned on high when initially placing foods in hot holding wells to rapidly heat to proper temperature. Maintain TCS (time/ temperature control for food safety) foods at a hot holding temperature of 135*F or higher at all times

3-501.16(A)(1)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: ***Seventh Consecutive Violation*** The person in charge (PIC) is not a certified food protection manager. Per manager, employees will be taking food manager certification during the summer months. Ensure the PIC on site is an ANSI-certified food protection manager and maintain the certificate available for review. (A) The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM

2-102.12(A)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: ***Second Consecutive Violation*** Observed leak in plumbing below the 2-basin sink. Repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection

5-205.15(B)

Aug 20, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The person in charge onsite is not a certified food manager. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed leaks in plumbing below the handwashing sink (near the 3 vat sink) and the three compartment sink. At the three compartment sink, observed a slight discoloration of hot water coming from the faucet at the first vat. Repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection

5-205.15(B)

Mar 4, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Lighting not sufficient for food or utensil handling areas

Inspector notes: Light fixture is inoperable in the employee restroom. Repair/replace as needed

6-303.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The person in charge at the establishment is not a certified food manager. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Sep 17, 2024

Routine

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

View 2 violations

Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: At the three compartment warewashing sink, observed sanitizer dispenser labeled Ecolab Sink & Surface Cleaner Sanitizer, but it was supplied with Oasis 146 multi-quat sanitizer. Instructions for using the Sink & Surface Cleaner Sanitizer were also posted. The PIC changed out the sanitizer at the time of inspection

7-102.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The person-in-charge at the establishment is not a certified food manager. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School.

How does Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School compare to other restaurants in Fountain Hills?

Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Fountain Hills average of 92.

Has Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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