Machete Azteca
A6709 W Indian School Rd, Phoenix 85033
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-03861
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Inspection history11 on record
2026
Apr 13, 2026Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed CFPM, refrigerator for shredded bagged cheese and cooling containers.
Inspector's notes
Observed several clear containers stored at the clean dishes rack with observable water still trapped between the nested containers. The person in charge separated the nested containers so they could finish air-drying. All equipment and food contact surfaces must be air-dried after properly cleaning and sanitizing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-901.11 - Core: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required
Inspector's notes
Observed heavy buildup of organic matter inside the drain basin of the handwashing sink in the front counter service area next to the ice machine. Discussed with person in charge to clean out the handwashing sink drain basin so that water can flow freely into the drain. Person in charge will clean out the handwashing sink. 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
2025
Nov 12, 2025Re-Inspection1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
Nov 3, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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Observed ice machine outlet pipe Air gap is less than 1 inch. Discussed with PIC that all air gap is supposed to be 2 inches. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Re-inspection on 11/12/2025. PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.13 - Priority: Backflow Prevention, Air Gap
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Observed handwashing sinks and three compartment sink loose from wall. Discussed with PIC to resecure all sinks and that the Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
May 28, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Observed can of insecticide inside the establishment. Discussed with PIC that 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 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use
Feb 27, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.
2024
Nov 14, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. The PIC emailed a photo of the test strips for correction.
Nov 5, 2024Routine1 foundationB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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Observed no test strips inside the establishment. Discussed with PIC that Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection. Re-inspection in ten days on November 15, 2024. 4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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.
Jul 24, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 1, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager- must be present during hours of operationNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailedOn 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: Jose Ramirez
Priority Foundation-3-501.17, Pf: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Date Marking. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Observed cooked refried beans and Menudo in large containers without date marks. Neither item was prepared within the last 24 hours. Instructed PIC to place date mark stickers on them. Discussed date marking Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-602.11, C: Food Labels. Observed packaged cookies near register for sale. Label included name of kitchen but omitted contact information and ingredients. Instructed PIC to obtain proper labeling. Discussed label requirements. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Oct 26, 2023RoutinecleanA°
OC re-inspection conducted with Jose R. person in charge.Permit previously approved.Inspection report emailed to Brandon.All remaining items will be addressed on RM-11030.Permit for E&D will need to be paid. Please follow instructions below.This establishment/operation has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the permitting process, issuance of this permit, and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the annual operating permit fee to the Department’s Administrative Services. Fees paid up to this inspection approval do not include the annual operating permit fee. PAYMENT with a credit/debit card can be made via phone at 602-506-6824, Option 2. Per MCEHC Chapter I, Regs 4 & 5, no person shall conduct an operation or operate an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit/debit card can be made on-line via select “Pay a Fee” at esd.maricopa.gov. Please note that if you select payment via online, the annual operating permit fee invoice may take up to 7 business days to post online. Also, checks and money orders are accepted via US Mail. If you select payment via US Mail, for further instructions please refer to the printed invoice. No operating permit is valid, until the permit fee is received by the Department. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.No county legal action will result from the inspection. 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.
Sep 26, 2023Routine2 coreA°
OC inspection conducted with operator.Permit approved.Inspection report emailed to Brando R.This establishment/operation has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the permitting process, issuance of this permit, and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the annual operating permit fee to the Department’s Administrative Services. Fees paid up to this inspection approval do not include the annual operating permit fee. PAYMENT with a credit/debit card can be made via phone at 602-506-6824, Option 2. Per MCEHC Chapter I, Regs 4 & 5, no person shall conduct an operation or operate an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit/debit card can be made on-line via select “Pay a Fee” at esd.maricopa.gov. Please note that if you select payment via online, the annual operating permit fee invoice may take up to 7 business days to post online. Also, checks and money orders are accepted via US Mail. If you select payment via US Mail, for further instructions please refer to the printed invoice. No operating permit is valid, until the permit fee is received by the Department. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.No county legal action will result from the inspection. 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.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Brando Ramirez
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained 1. Provide adequate hot water to the prep sink. 2. Provide adequate cold water to the hand sink on the cook line. 3. Clean out the drains of all floor sinks. 4. Provide faucet that reaches all 3-sink basins for the warewash sink. 5. Provide an aerator for the front counter hand sink. 6. Provide uni-strut for the ice machine drain line so that it maintains 1-inch air gap with the floor sink and prep sink. 7. Repair the raised floor sink side so it does not leak water when raised past normal height (missing grout). 8. Attach the 3-compartment sink to the wall and seal. 9. Provide a drain line for the T&P relief drain of the water heater as discussed. 10. Seal all sink fixtures backsplash and sides. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods 1. Repair the holes in the ceilings, walls, and floors (ice machine area, cook line, prep room, adjacent to walk-in, entrance into kitchen, pass through, under 3-comp). 2. Deep clean the cook line, under equipment, and ceiling that are dust laden. 3. Provide air vent where missing (entry to kitchen). 4. Cleanup the reach-in cooler used for employees and remove cardboard. 5. Provide self-closer for rear entrance. 6. Replace the dumpster that is leaking fluids onto the ground through rusted holes and power wash the area. 7. Provide invoice from pest control company. 8. Seal up all penetrations (electrical and plumbing) as discussed. 9. Seal hood vent using heat resistant silicone (silver in color). 10. Repair the stainless-steel areas that are buckling from wall and seal. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
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 →