Macayo's Mexican Food

1474 N Litchfield Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85395

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Macayo's Mexican Food has six inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 18, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

That's lower than the typical Goodyear restaurant, which scores around 98. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 18, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed black organic matter on deflector of ice machine. Discussed cleaning procedures and schedule. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch

4-602.11(E)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed dust on ceiling tiles above cook line and prep line. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency to prevent potential contamination. 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

Oct 9, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed one dead roach in kitchen area. Person in charge removed dead pest. Establishment has appropriate pest control devices. Discussed pest control services with PIC who stated their professional company had visited two days prior

6-501.112

Jun 18, 2025

Routine

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

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation, Maintenance (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed commercial dishwasher unable to sanitize items after multiple uses. Person in charge stated repairman would return today to fix the machine. Advised PIC they may still use dishwasher, but must sanitize via the three compartment sink afterwards. Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing

4-501.114(F3-4)

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed ice cream scoop in metal container separate from the dipper well. Person in charge relocated the scoop into the dipper well. In-use utensils must be stored in running water or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection

3-304.12

Mar 5, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 5, 2024

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 28, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed employee touch tortillas with bare hands before intending to serve them to customer. Discussed the importance of preventing bare hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) foods with the person-in-charge (PIC). Bare hand contact is not approved with ready-to-eat (RTE) food items. RTE food that was contacted by bare hands was discarded by PIC at time of inspection

3-301.11(B)

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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 Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

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

Macayo's Mexican Food most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Goodyear average of 98.

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.

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