Macayo's Mexican Food
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
74
Score
Macayo's Mexican Food, located at 6012 W Bell Rd in Glendale, AZ, underwent a moderate risk inspection on March 13, 2026. The inspection identified one critical and three minor violations, including issues with a Certified Food Protection Manager and warewashing equipment. This most recent inspection follows a historical pattern of mostly low-risk assessments across six previous inspections.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
74
Nov 12, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
78
Jun 11, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
74
Jan 30, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Dec 4, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 17, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Violations — Mar 13, 2026 Inspection
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: THIRD CONSECUTIVE. No verifiable certified Food Manager was present at the time of inspection. In Compliance with the Food Code, Maricopa County requires a verified Food Manager present during operating hours. Emailed Maricopa Policy changes and additional resources on where to acquire a Food Manager Certification
2-102.12(A)
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: SECOND CONSECUTIVE. Observed the bar dishwasher with chlorine sanitizer measuring at 0 PPM. Also observed a leak from the base of the dishwasher. Confirmed dishes had been washed today. Staff stated they had been having trouble with that dishwasher recently and had it serviced three weeks ago — staff to test the sanitizer strength on the first cycle of dishes daily. Management was alerted and plans to use the main dishwasher to sanitize dishes until the bar dishwasher can be serviced. Reviewed sanitizer concentration requirements
4-501.114(A-E)
Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly
Inspector notes: Observed 4 dead pests in the trap nearest the ice machine. No live pests were observed at time of inspection. Reviewed pest control service dates and recommended increased servicing. Establishment to removed dead pests promptly to help better assess pest population
6-501.112
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed food debris on the floors and underneath equipment. 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. Regular and frequent cleaning will aid in controlling pest populations
6-501.12
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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