Macayo's Mexican Food
A°15565 W Bell Rd, Surprise 85374
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-24-02369
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Inspection history12 on record
2026
Jul 13, 2026Re-Inspection3 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.Main walk-in cooler at ambient air temperature of 38* F.
Inspector's notes
All surfaces of food walk-in cooler (i.e. - walls, floors, ceiling, fan grates, shelving) has buildup of residues; heavy ice buildup in refrigeration unit at bar.
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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Clean nonfood-contact surfaces at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
Inspector's notes
Faucet handle showing signs of disrepair to handsink adjacent ware washing area.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Predefined Comment: Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Floors, walls, and ceiling surfaces of food preparation and ware washing areas have buildup of residues.
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Repeat Violation 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Addl Notes: **2nd Consecutive Violation** Flooring throughout the facility have cracked and/or damaged tiles. Predefined Comment: 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Jul 8, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
Food Advisory re: main walk-in cooler
Jul 6, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation3 coreB°
Re-inspection set for 7/8/2026Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and Accessible (i.e. - handwashing signage; properly stocked)_______________________Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--New Owners Packet (English and Spanish)--Legal Process
Inspector's notes
TCS foods (i.e. - cooked rice, chicken meat, cooked ground beef, raw chicken, salsa, shredded lettuce, milk, buttermilk, cheeses, pico de gallo, cut tomatoes, etc...) found in walk-in cooler found at internal temperatures of 46*F-48*F. Ambient air temperature of walk-in cooler at 54*F. Per PIC, food temperatures were not recently monitored. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. After discussion with food worker, many TCS foods in unit were prepared earlier in the day. TCS foods (i.e. -raw animal foods, packaged foods) improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Foods prepared prior to 7/6/26 were embargoed (see embargo sheet). TCS foods improperly cold held not prepared by facility's commissary were discarded by PIC; red salsa and baja sauce containers were set aside by PIC to be discarded. Do not store TCS foods in unit until unit can maintain foods internally at 41*F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
Inspector's notes
Walk-in food cooler found at an ambient air temperature of 54*F.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Predefined Comment: Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. PIC had food employees move TCS foods to properly working walk-in beverage cooler at time of inspection. Per PIC, technician was contacted at time of inspection and is set to arrive later in the day.. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection date 7/8/2026.
Inspector's notes
All surfaces of food walk-in cooler (i.e. - walls, floors, ceiling, fan grates, shelving) has buildup of residues; heavy ice buildup in refrigeration unit at bar.
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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Clean nonfood-contact surfaces at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
Inspector's notes
Faucet handle showing signs of disrepair to handsink adjacent ware washing area.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Predefined Comment: Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Floors, walls, and ceiling surfaces of food preparation and ware washing areas have buildup of residues.
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Repeat Violation 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Addl Notes: **2nd Consecutive Violation** Flooring throughout the facility have cracked and/or damaged tiles. Predefined Comment: 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Jan 29, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
At the primary dish washing area in the kitchen, chlorine dish machine sanitizer measured with a concentration above 200ppm. Staff contacted service provider for maintenance and agreed to set up 3 compartment sink (quat sanitizer measured in range) if any dishware needs to be cleaned prior to repair. Ensure chlorine sanitizer is maintained within required ranges (generally 50ppm to 100ppm) at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-202.12 (A-B) - Priority: Conditions of Use
Inspector's notes
In the kitchen at main cook line, several floor tiles are severely chipped, cracked or missing altogether. Have flooring repaired/maintained.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Predefined Comment: 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
2025
Sep 9, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 28, 2025Routine2 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Walk in freezer door has build up of ice, preventing it from closing properly. Observed build up of ice on condensation unit in walk in freezer as well. Repair both items and maintain. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Inspector's notes
Dish machine at bar is draining water out of front of machine during every cycle. Repair and maintain. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Jan 16, 2025Routine1 priority2 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Dish machine in kitchen and dish machine at bar both reading chlorine sanitizer concentration of 0ppm when tested. Operator adjusted intake line on kitchen machine and retested sanitizer concentration which measured between 50 and 100ppm. Bar machine was taken out of service and a service call was placed for repair. Operator will wash, rinse and sanitize all bar dishware at main kitchen machine until unit is repaired. All dishware that had been run through the equipment today was rewashed in the main kitchen machine. Reviewed proactive steps to ensure equipment is tested daily or more frequently and documented to ensure equipment is functioning properly at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (F1-2) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation. 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
At walk-in freezer, observed build up of ice around condensate drain line under/behind refrigeration unit. Operator agreed to have equipment repaired and maintained. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Inspector's notes
Interior of ice cream freezer has a build up of food debris. Top/exterior surfaces of refrigerators at bar have build up of food/beverage debris or other matter. Operator agreed to clean and maintain. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces
2024
Sep 19, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Sep 9, 2024Routine2 priority1 foundationC°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed chemical dish machine in use and not dispensing chlorine sanitizer. PIC called in a work order. The dishwasher will not be used to sanitize dishes until in good repair. Three compartment sink will be utilized. Discussed verifying that machine is dispensing chlorine sanitizer measuring between 50-100ppm daily before use.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (F1-2) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation. 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 prep refrigerator near the office measuring with an ambient temperature of 59 degrees F. TCS food items such as various sauces and condiments measured with an internal temperature ranging between 57-60 degrees F. PIC was aware prep refrigerator was not functioning properly and was pulling food out each day at close of business. The TCS food items had been store in the refrigerator for less than 2 hours at time of inspection. PIC moved them to alternative refrigeration for rapid cooling. Discussed adjusting the time line checks are conducted to ensure refrigeration is working properly before the refrigerator is stocked. Prep refrigerator required for flow of business during peak hours- see violation #33
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
Inspector's notes
Observed prep refrigerator near the office measuring with an ambient temperature of 59 degrees F. TCS food items such as various sauces and condiments measured with an internal temperature ranging between 57-60 degrees F. PIC was aware prep refrigerator was not functioning properly and was pulling food out each day at close of business. The TCS food items had been store in the refrigerator for less than 2 hours at time of inspection. PIC moved them to alternative refrigeration for rapid cooling. Discussed adjusting the time line checks are conducted to ensure refrigeration is working properly before the refrigerator is stocked. Prep refrigerator required for flow of business during peak hours- must be repaired and TCS food not to be stored in this unit until in good repair. A re-inspection will be conducted within 10 days
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.
May 7, 2024RoutinecleanA°
New permit follow up inspection. At time of re-inspection almost all items have been corrected. Please continue with:1). Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency, floors noted soiled throughout mostly under equipment counters, waitress counter, under prep sink at fryer station and in dish wash area. Floor sinks at bar and waitress station. Please clean and maintain clean. Store is not ready for dog friendly patio. Please contact us when ready for a follow up visit.No County legal action will result from this inspection.E-mailed inspection report.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Daniel
Apr 8, 2024Routine1 priority6 coreB°
New permit inspection walk through with the manager and vice president. This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.This establishment/operation has been evaluated and qualifies for the issuance of the permit. To complete the permitting process, meaning 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. Note that fees paid up to this inspection approval did not include the annual operating permit fee. PAYMENT with a credit/debit card can be made via phone at 602-506-6824, Option 2. 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. Checks and money orders are also accepted via US Mail. If you select payment via US Mail. For further instructions on mail in payments please refer to the printed invoice.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. No operating permit is valid, until the permit fee is received by the Department. It is also the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.E-mail set for electronic communication.Follow up inspection will be May 6th at 10 AMNo County legal action will result from this inspection.E-mailed inspection report.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Lynn
PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-203.11, P: Poisonous or Toxic Material Containers-Container Prohibitions - Noted a can of pesticide for flying insects in the waitress station, can was discarded. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected - Please move the louvers in the fly fans 1-2% outward so the air does not enter the establishment. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-3-305.11, C: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises - 1). Noted several containers with margarita mixes uncovered in the beer cooler. Keep food covered when not in use. 2). Provide lids for the condiments at the dessert station. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair -Equipment - Please address the following: 1). Check the back bar cooler and make sure the drain line off the evaporator unit is not clogged. Remove ponding water. 2). The other back bar cooler is missing a gasket, please install. 3). Noted ice buildup in the dessert cooler and at the bar in one of the bottle coolers. Please address. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-5-202.11 (B), C: Cleanable Fixtures - Please address the following: 1). Please remove the soda guns, margarita mix and gin holsters where no longer used. 2). Install a split escutcheon around the drain line under the three compartment sink. Core-5-204.12, C: Backflow Prevention Device, please provide the following:| 1). Move the backflow valve of the tea brewer in the SW waitress station and move it to the kitchen where the tea brewer now is installed. 2). Remount the (soda system) Reduced Pressure Zone backflow valve in the back storage room and have it re-tested and certified. Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained - Please re-attach the hand wash sink drain line at the bar. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-6-201.13, C: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed - Please repair tile base at the back door, seal to the wall at the freezer entrance and replace broken tiles in the beer cooler. Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency, floors noted soiled throughout mostly under equipment counters, waitress counter, under prep sink at fryer station and in dish wash area. Please clean and maintain clean. Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability - Please follow up on the following: 1). Noted some wall damage and uncovered outlet covers behind the prep table at the waitress counter in the kitchen. 2). In SW side waitress station please close the wall where the soda lines were removed. 3). In the kitchen, remove all water lines no longer used. 4). In the kitchen, throughout, fill in and finish out smooth all the holes in the walls. 5). At the dish wash area hand was sink, remove unused chemical dispensers and rack as they collect dirt. 6). Provide caps for the abandoned line chases in the beer cooler. 7). In the beer cooler, foam in penetrations and finish out smooth on the inside. 8). Seal the pressed wooden shelve over the waitress station or replace. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-6-303.11, C: Intensity-Lighting. Please address the following: 1). Install a cover only or cover and bulb in the beer cooler and main walk in unit. 2). Replace light bulbs at the dish wash area and make sure lights work. Install lenses in the dish area so the fixtures are easily cleanable. 3). Repair the light in the walk-in unit that is out. Light intensity in some areas is below 10 foot candles. 4). Increase light intensity in the SW waitress station. Core-6-501.14, C: Cleaning Ventilation Systems, please clean the vents in the kitchen, north side of center wall at intake and some of the returns and remove dust and debris buildup. Make sure filters are changed frequently enough. 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 →