Macayo's Mexican Food

2885 S Alma School Rd, Chandler, AZ 85286

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Macayo's Mexican Food appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 30, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.

By comparison, the average Chandler facility scores 95, putting Macayo's Mexican Food on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 30, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw fish and shrimp stored behind RTE peppers and avocado in the lowboy cooler on the line. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code

3-302.11(A1-2)

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a scoop stored in the cook line hand sink and 3 food container lids stored in the dish area hand sink. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection

5-205.11

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No date mark on TCS foods prepared in house more than 24 hours prior including cooked, stuffed chilis, and cooked tamales. Per PIC, the tamales were prepared and frozen at a central kitchen and steamed onsite on 3/29. PIC stated the stuffed chilis were prepared on 3/28. All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1)

3-501.17

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: Observed multiple plastic cutting boards with deep scoring and discoloration. All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. Replace cutting surfaces and maintain to ensure cutting surfaces are easily cleanable

4-501.12

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed an accumulation of food debris and grease on the flooring throughout the kitchen and bar, especially under equipment. Also observed multiple floor sinks with debris accumulating on the sides and in the filter. 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

Aug 8, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 13, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No hand soap observed at handwashing sink at the bar. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Person in charge (PIC) supplied hand soap at time of inspection

6-301.11

Jan 7, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed organic matter build-up inside the fountain soda nozzle at the bar. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch

4-602.11(E)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Macayo's Mexican Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Macayo's Mexican Food on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Macayo's Mexican Food compare to other restaurants in Chandler?

Macayo's Mexican Food most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Chandler average of 95.

Has Macayo's Mexican Food's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Macayo's Mexican Food have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Macayo's Mexican Food 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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