Macayo's Mexican Food

12637 S 48th St, Phoenix, AZ 85044

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Macayo's Mexican Food stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Dec 15, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Hand drying provision” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Phoenix restaurants (averaging 97), there's room to close the gap. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 15, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The establishment uses time as a control for all food items cold holding at cook line. No time stamp observed at time of inspection. Reviewed the time as a control policy with manager. Manager put time stamps on all cold holding units at cook line at time of inspection

3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)

May 13, 2025

Routine

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

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Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In the bar, observed the dishwashing machine dispensing over 500 ppm of quat sanitizer. Sanitizers must be kept in the concentration as stated on the bottle (150 - 400 ppm). Establishment will utilize the back dishwashing machine until this one is dispensing in concentration

7-204.11

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed the prep line coolers closest to the dish pit holding at 47*F on inspector's min/max thermometer. Equipment must be fixed to be holding at 41*F or below. Until repaired establishment will utilize time as control for top portion and not use bottom portion for TCS foods. Establishment has enough cooling equipment to handle a normal service without being inhibited by the loss of the equipment, therefore, no re-inspection will be required. Please have equipment replaced or repaired in order to use temperature control again

4-301.11

Jan 29, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed bar dishwasher at 0 ppm bleach after 3 cycles. Manager said everything will now be going back to the main dishwasher. Ensure that all dishwashers are set at 50-100 ppm bleach at all times of operation

4-501.114(A-E)

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink

Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels from 2 of the hand sinks in the kitchen. Manager corrected, and resupplied with paper towels. Ensure there is paper towels at each hand sink at all times. 5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing. Addl Notes: Observed cart stored in front of the hand sink by the back door. Manager removed the cart. Ensure that all hand sinks are open and accessible

6-301.12

Dec 17, 2024

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 16, 2024

Routine

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

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Backflow prevention air gap not adequate (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed plastic hose was attached to the back kettle cooking equipment. The plastic hose on the water faucet extended below the rim of the equipment. Manager removed the plastic hose. Ensure that end of faucets are almost at least 1 inch above the flood rim level of equipment that the water goes into

5-202.13

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed empty paper towels at back hand sink. Manager refilled the paper towels. Ensure there is paper towels at each hand sink. 5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing. Addl Notes: Observed 5 empty jugs stored in the only hand sink in the bar area. Observed rack stored in front of hand sink by the cookline. Manager removed the items. Ensure hand sinks are open and accessible at all times

6-301.12

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 Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “hand drying provision” 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 Phoenix?

Macayo's Mexican Food most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

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.

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