Macayo's Mexican Food

22460 E Ocotillo Rd Queen, Queen Creek, AZ 85142

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Macayo's Mexican Food appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 6, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

The pattern that stands out is “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance”, which has been cited two times.

Macayo's Mexican Food's latest score of 90 falls below the Queen Creek average of 95. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 6, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed 20 bowls for chips stored inside the hand sink in the bar area closest to the front door. Manager removed the bowls. Ensure that all hand sinks are open and accessible at all times

5-205.11

Nov 24, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee touching raw shrimp with gloves, removing gloves, then proceeding to use new gloves. Manager talked to employee and had them immediately wash their hands. Ensure that hand washing is occurring going from dirty to clean tasks in the kitchen

2-301.14

Jul 21, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee at dish area going from dirty to clean dishes without washing their hands. Talked to manager about handwashing policy. Ensure that hands are being washed at hand sink between dirty and clean tasks

2-301.14

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee touching ready to eat limes with the bare hands. Talked to manager about bare hand contact policy. Manager talked to employee about policy. Ensure that ready to eat foods do not touch bare hands. Employee used tongs through the service

3-301.11(B)

Feb 20, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed 3 spray bottles with chemicals in them without labels. Discussed labeling all chemicals to prevent misuse and injury. PIC labeled all chemicals

7-102.11

Sep 12, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

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Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed bartender prepare water for customers and grab limes with his bare hands. Discussed with PIC bartender using tongs that are provided to grab garnishes for drinks

3-301.11(B)

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

Inspector notes: Observed hand sink behind bar with salsa bowls in the basin. PIC moved bowls. Discussed not blocking a hand sink in any way and not placing anything in the basin

5-205.11

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

Inspector notes: Observed 4 spray bottles with different liquids unlabeled. Discussed labeling all chemicals that are not in original containers to prevent misuse. PIC will label all bottles or dump them out

7-102.11

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed two employee drinks, one cup of water at the bar without a lid or straw and a can of red bull in the kitchen area. Discussed having all employee drinks in cups with lids and straws. PIC threw out both drinks

2-401.11

Cooking or baking equipment not cleaned every 24 hours

Inspector notes: Observed microwave on line visibly soiled with food debris. Microwaves should be cleaned when visibly soiled or once every 24 hours. Cook will clean microwave

4-602.12

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 Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Macayo's Mexican Food?

Across the inspection record, “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Macayo's Mexican Food.

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

Macayo's Mexican Food most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Queen Creek average of 95.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Macayo's Mexican Food have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Macayo's Mexican Food means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Macayo's Mexican Food inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Macayo's Mexican Food is inspected around three times per year on average.

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