Amado's

6020 S Mcclintock Dr, Tempe, AZ 85283

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

The health department has logged six inspections at Amado's, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 4, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around three violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Certified food protection manager” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Tempe restaurants, the typical score is 95; Amado's is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 4, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 17, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 4, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: There was a bag of onions stored directly on the floor in the storage area. The owner then moved the bag of onions to the shelf

3-305.11

May 6, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The were no paper towels in the men's and women's restrooms. The employee then installed paper towels. Always provide paper towels at the handwashng sinks

6-301.12

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No detectable chlorine residual in one of the wiping-cloth buckets. The owner remade and rechecked the bucket- okay at 50 ppm Cl2

3-304.14

Dec 16, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No Certified Food Protection Manager was on-site during time of inspections. Informed PIC that there needs to be a Certified Food Protection Manager on-site during all hours of operation. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed orange/grey organic matter on the inside lip of the ice machine. Informed PIC that the ice machine needs to be cleaned to sight and touch and continue to be cleaned at a rate which precludes the growth of organic matter. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch

4-602.11(E)

Food storage containers not labeled with contents

Inspector notes: Observed large containers of beans, rice, salt, and flour without labels of the food name. Informed PIC that any food product outside of the package in bulk, must be labeled with the common name so that it can be easily identified. All bulk food items must be labeled with common name of food

3-302.12

Aug 22, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No Certified Food Protection Manager was on-site during time of inspections. Explained to PIC that there needs to be a Certified Food Protection Manager on-site during all times of operation. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed black and grey organic matter build up on the inner lip of the ice machine. Informed PIC that the ice machine will need to be cleaned and continue to be cleaned at a rate which precludes the accumulation of dirt. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch

4-602.11(E)

Single-use articles reused

Inspector notes: Observed manufacturer's sour cream containers being reused for food storage in the walk-in refrigerator. Informed PIC that these containers are single-use and are meant to be thrown out after use. Explained to PIC that these containers are not designed to be cleaned and reused. Informed PIC that they will need to get food-grade containers which are meant to be re-used to replace them. Single-use food containers are intended for single-use and may not be re-used for storage of food

4-502.13(A)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Amado's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Amado's on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Amado's?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Amado's.

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

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

Has Amado's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Amado's have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Amado'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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