Macayo's Mexican Food

8608 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Macayo's Mexican Food five times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 18, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly two violations earlier in the record.

Compared to the broader Scottsdale restaurant scene, where the average is 95, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 21, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed main dishwasher and bar dishwasher in use producing 0ppm of chlorine sanitizer at time of inspection. After trouble shooting both units for sometime, Chlorine could not be produced. Please discontinue use until repaired and use 3- comp sink for ware washing
4-501.114(A-E)
86
Jun 24, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Second Consecutive Violation. On cook line, employee tied apron with gloved hands then continued working with cooking equipment on cook line. At warewashing machine, employee handled dirty dishware then handled clean dishware without a proper handwash. Instructed both employees to remove gloves, wash hands to continue with tasks. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in charge (PIC). Hands are to be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing procedures with the person-in-charge (PIC). Proper handwashing procedure is to rinse hands with warm water, scrub with soap for 10-15 seconds, rinse with warm water, dry with approved drying provision, and turn off in a manner to prevent re-contamination of hands. Entire process should take approximately 20 seconds for full and proper handwashing to prevent spread of pathogens and contamination
2-301.14
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At bar, server handling ready to eat cut fruit for customer drinks with bare hands. 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
3-301.11(B)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The person in charge (PIC) is not a certified food protection manager. Ensure the PIC on site is an ANSI-certified food protection manager and maintain the certificate available for review. (A) The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM
2-102.12(A)
70
Mar 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: On cook line, employee removed gloves from jeans pocket, donned gloves to handle raw shrimp. Instructed employee to discard shrimp/ see embargo form, remove gloves, wash hands, and don new gloves to continue with task. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing procedures with the person-in-charge (PIC). Proper handwashing procedure is to rinse hands with warm water, scrub with soap for 10-15 seconds, rinse with warm water, dry with approved drying provision, and turn off in a manner to prevent re-contamination of hands. Entire process should take approximately 20 seconds for full and proper handwashing to prevent spread of pathogens and contamination
2-301.14
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At start of inspection, container of raw shrimp stored in basin of cook line handwashing sink. Container of raw shrimp was removed from sink. Ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing
5-205.11
Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In prep area, two shallow uncovered pans of refried beans/ 100*F prepared and cooling at room temperature. Manager moved two uncovered pans of refried beans to walk in cooler to continue the cooling process. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means
3-501.15(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At start of inspection, large roll up door open to bar without fly fan turned on. Instructed manager to either turn on fly fan or close door. Maintain barrier protection to prevent entry of pests
6-202.15
67
Sep 16, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No single use towels available at the handwashing sink in the bar. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection
6-301.12
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed dark residue on upper interior surfaces of the ice maker. Burn the ice and thoroughly clean/sanitize the surfaces
4-602.11(E)
86

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 18, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

Macayo's Mexican Food most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Scottsdale average of 95.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Macayo's Mexican Food have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the 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.