Amado's
A6020 S Mcclintock Dr, Tempe 85283
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-03267
Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history10 on record
2026
May 27, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Feb 4, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Nov 17, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed single use item procedures.
Aug 4, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
There was a bag of onions stored directly on the floor in the storage area. The owner then moved the bag of onions to the shelf. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises
May 6, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
The were no paper towels in the men's and women's restrooms. The employee then installed paper towels. Always provide paper towels at the handwashng sinks. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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.
Inspector's notes
No detectable chlorine residual in one of the wiping-cloth buckets. The owner remade and rechecked the bucket- okay at 50 ppm Cl2. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
2024
Dec 16, 2024Routine3 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with PIC keeping personal drinks below and away from food and food service articles for service to prevent contamination.
Inspector's notes
No Certified Food Protection Manager was on-site during time of inspections. Informed PIC that there needs to be a Certified Food Protection Manager on-site during all hours of operation. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. ***** 2nd Repeat Violation *****
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
Observed orange/grey organic matter on the inside lip of the ice machine. Informed PIC that the ice machine needs to be cleaned to sight and touch and continue to be cleaned at a rate which precludes the growth of organic matter. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. ***** 2nd Repeat Violation *****
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Inspector's notes
Observed large containers of beans, rice, salt, and flour without labels of the food name. Informed PIC that any food product outside of the package in bulk, must be labeled with the common name so that it can be easily identified. All bulk food items must be labeled with common name of food. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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3-302.12 - Core: Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food
Aug 22, 2024Routine3 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
No Certified Food Protection Manager was on-site during time of inspections. Explained to PIC that there needs to be a Certified Food Protection Manager on-site during all times of operation. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
Observed black and grey organic matter build up on the inner lip of the ice machine. Informed PIC that the ice machine will need to be cleaned and continue to be cleaned at a rate which precludes the accumulation of dirt. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Inspector's notes
Observed manufacturer's sour cream containers being reused for food storage in the walk-in refrigerator. Informed PIC that these containers are single-use and are meant to be thrown out after use. Explained to PIC that these containers are not designed to be cleaned and reused. Informed PIC that they will need to get food-grade containers which are meant to be re-used to replace them. Single-use food containers are intended for single-use and may not be re-used for storage of food. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-502.13(A) - Core: Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations
May 9, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
This visit was conducted (in Spanish) to advise the owners about their options available concerning the use of their unapproved salsa-packaging machine. There was a salsa-packaging machine present in the kitchen that appears to have a fraudulent or fraudulently-obtained NSF sticker on it. The owners were advised of all their MCESD-approved options listed below, including refraining from using the machine and its subsequent removal from the establishment. The owners stated that they would refrain from using it and remove it from the establishment promptly, and will resume hand-filling salsa cups with lids. They understand that continued use of the machine may result in foodborne illness and violations being written during upcoming inspections. They stated that they do not intend to apply for a variance at this time and will attempt to return the machine where they got it. The advisory report was emailed. If a salsa packaging machine were to be approved these steps likely will be needed (but may not be limited to): An on-site assessment by plan review- assessing placement, wear and tear, potential for contamination, cleanability, and possible modifications to machine.The creation of a cleaning and sanitizing policy for the machine. Labeling for the salsa packages would have to meet current labeling and CFR Code requirements -including name of establishment, address/phone number, ingredients, possibly date marking, etc. The Department may require that the salsa being packaged be lab tested for pH to help determine if product is TCS or non-TCS.The Department may ask that a variance be applied for if the shelf life is extended beyond 7 days or owner wishes to keep product out of refrigeration.
Mar 27, 2024Routine1 coreA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to manager about raw wood in walkin, hand sink signage requirements, and new packaging machine now in use.Confirmed email with manager.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Adalberto H.
Core-6-303.11, C: Intensity-Lighting ---Observed light is walkin is flickering, and only turned on half the time. Ensure the light is solid and provides enough illumination for the food storage area. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Nov 13, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a B Grade and had one Priority, no Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed report to the main address. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181. El 1 de julio de 2023, el Departamento de Servicios Ambientales comenzó a enviar por correo electrónico la(s) tarjeta(s) de permiso y la(s) factura(s) de permiso a los permisionarios. Necesitamos una dirección de correo electrónico actual y precisa en el archivo para asegurarnos de que reciba una copia de su tarjeta de permiso y factura(s) al momento de la renovación. Si no está seguro si su dirección de correo electrónico es correcta, puede: • Comuníquese con su inspector usando el número de teléfono o correo electrónico en su último informe de inspección para revisar, o • Comuníquese con el Departamento usando las direcciones de correo electrónico a continuación, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones tales como comida rápida) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones que son restaurantes de servicio completo) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (instalaciones como supermercados o mercados minoristas de alimentos) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (comida móvil/eventos especiales/revisión del plan) Si necesita actualizar su dirección de correo electrónico u otra información de contacto, envíe un formulario de solicitud de cambio administrativo en el sitio web a continuación: https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: B,Signer: Adelberto H.
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot Holding. ......Cooked peppers, not under time control per manager, held on a tray above the lid of the steam wells at 109*F internally. Manager had the peppers reheated to above 165*F. Please maintain TCS food above 135*F or under time control with proper discard. 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →