Macayo's Mexican Food
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2024, Macayo's Mexican Food has nine inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 17, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “restriction-presence and use” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Mesa restaurant scores 95. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 3, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed leaking from the ceiling in the storage area. The ceiling tiles and framing are degrading/rusting from the water. There is a puddle on the ground. The leak needs to stop and if the water is coming from a pipe it needs to be repaired such that it is no longer leaking. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to re-inspection
5-205.15(A)
Prohibited toxic material present in facility
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a bottle of fruit fly killer in the office. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that all pest control must be applied by a certified pest control specialist and that pest control chemicals cannot be stored on site. PIC removed the bottle of fly killer at time of inspection. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection
7-202.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: Observed a couple dozen flies throughout the kitchen and storage areas as well as in the upstairs bar area. Person in charge (PIC) called their pest control for an appointment. Establishment must be maintained free of pests, and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection
6-501.111(C)
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: Observed a square hole in the tile floor in the bathroom (middle stall). It looks like a drain that is no longer in use. Cover hole so that the floor is smooth and easily cleanable or replace drain cover. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-201.13
67
Jan 21, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed leaking from the ceiling in the storage area. The ceiling tiles and framing are degrading/rusting from the water. There is a puddle on the ground. The leak needs to stop and if the water is coming from a pipe it needs to be repaired such that it is no longer leaking. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to re-inspection
5-205.15(A)
Prohibited toxic material present in facility
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a bottle of fruit fly killer in the office. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that all pest control must be applied by a certified pest control specialist and that pest control chemicals cannot be stored on site. PIC removed the bottle of fly killer at time of inspection. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection
7-202.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: Observed a couple dozen flies throughout the kitchen and storage areas as well as in the upstairs bar area. Person in charge (PIC) called their pest control for an appointment. Establishment must be maintained free of pests, and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection
6-501.111(C)
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: Observed a square hole in the tile floor in the bathroom (middle stall). It looks like a drain that is no longer in use. Cover hole so that the floor is smooth and easily cleanable or replace drain cover. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-201.13
67
Sep 5, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 2, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: There was no consumer warning for raw or undercooked meat (steak that is cooked to preference) on the menu at time of inspection. Also discussed clearly stating there may be pork in the beef tamales in the description of the beef tamales for customers who do not eat pork. Offering and serving undercooked proteins requires an approved consumer advisory at all points of sale; and must contain an approved disclosure method and reminder statement. Must provide approved consumer advisory at all points of sale prior to re-inspection
3-603.11
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: Observed a square hole in the tile floor in the bathroom (middle stall). It looks like a drain that is no longer in use. Cover hole so that the floor is smooth and easily cleanable or replace drain cover. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-201.13
86
May 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed at the cookline, pans of tamales, at 106-111 deg f . also a wrapped pan of cooked chicken inside the cookline steam table at 106 deg f . discussed food hot holding for tcs. manager removed and reheated to 165 degf . please ensure rte/tcs is kept at 135 deg f or higher
3-501.16(A)(1)
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Some of the wet wiping cloth left on the food prep. stations. checked sanitizer buckets. noted at 0 ppm. frequency of changing the sanitizer bucket solutions reviewed. manager drained and refilled all towel buckets. quat at 200 ppm established
3-304.14
Ventilation Hood Systems, Drip Prevention
Inspector notes: At the back room cookline filters, grease collection pans removed. showed manager. please re-install
4-204.11
78
Jan 13, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 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 chicken stored above raw carne asada beef and raw beef flank that can be ordered undercooked. 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)
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dishes being washed, rinsed and sanitized in the low temp dishwasher with a sanitizer concentration of 0ppm observed with a chemical test strip. Observed the sanitizer chemical supply bucket with less than 1 inch solution remaining. Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing (50-100ppm chlorine sanitizer). Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. PIC changed the bucket, primed for 10 minutes and remeasured at 50ppm chlorine. Food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized at time of inspection
4-501.114(A-E)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No CFPM onsite at the time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed steady leaks from the server expo hand sink and bar hand sinks when turned off. Also observed a small leak from the bar dishwasher when in use. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
5-205.15(B)
Mechanical ventilation inadequate or absent
Inspector notes: Observed the employee restroom exhaust vent in disrepair and non-functional. Discussed bathroom ventilation should be in good repair to remove fumes and prevent them from entering food production areas. Repair/replace vent prior to the next routine inspection
6-304.11
64
Dec 12, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 5, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Prohibited toxic material present in facility
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed two cans of insecticide in the office. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection
7-202.11
90
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 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Macayo's Mexican Food?
Across the inspection record, “restriction-presence and use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Macayo's Mexican Food.
How does Macayo's Mexican Food compare to other restaurants in Mesa?
Macayo's Mexican Food most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Mesa 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 two violations 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 six times per year on average.
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