Macayo
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
64
Score
Macayo, located at 715 S Rural Rd in Tempe, AZ, underwent a moderate risk inspection on March 3, 2026. This inspection identified two critical, one major, and one minor violation. Previous inspections for this Mexican/Latin establishment have generally been low-risk.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
64
Oct 8, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
70
Jul 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
78
Apr 4, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Violations — Mar 3, 2026 Inspection
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager on the premises at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Repeat violation: 3rd consecutive
2-102.12(A)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed handsink blocked by drain pan containing straws, ice, and lemon wedges at time of inspection. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap, an approved hand drying provision, and maintained so accessible at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Person-in-charge (PIC) relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing
5-205.11
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple whole lettuce with black and white fuzzy organic matter in the walk-in cooler at time of inspection. All food must be in good condition, safe, and unadulterated. All adulterated food was discarded at time of inspection
3-101.11
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bar dish machine in use at time of inspection. Observed bar dish machine test with 0ppm chlorine sanitizer after multiple runs and after priming the dish machine at time of inspection. Observed dish machine in the back of house testing with 0 ppm at time of inspection. Dish machine in the back of house was ran multiple times and still tested at 0 ppm at time of inspection. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. Person in charge (PIC) relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection PIC stated they would stop utilizing the dish machine until it is able to properly sanitize food contact surfaces at time of inspection. PIC stated they would utilize the 3-compartment sink in the back of house at time of inspection
4-501.114(F1-2)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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