PlateScore

Macayo's Mexican Food

A

207 S Siesta Ln, Tempe 85288

Food Establishment - Food Production · Permit FD2403533

Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 23, 2026.

96
Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

10006020252026Jan 14, 2025 — Routine — score 70 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 17, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 19, 2025 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Sep 23, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 17, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 20, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Jul 20, 2026Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed cooling methods with PIC; reviewed shipment receiving procedures

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no CFPM on-site during time of inspection. Informed PIC that 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

Feb 17, 2026RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed proper cooling methods at time of inspection. Reviewed with PIC about removing sprayer nozzle when not in use at time of inspection.

2025

Sep 23, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed. **Discussed monitoring sanitizer levels of dish machine when changing water.

Jun 19, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed. Discussed pest control with PIC.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

Observed multiple racks and a prep table blocking handsink in far corner in cooking area. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Person-in-charge (PIC) relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.15

Inspector's notes

Observed multiple large covered and stacked containers of salsa made from hermetically sealed containers of tomatoes in walk-in refrigerator at 50*F-51*F. Per PIC, cooling logs, and time stamping, salsa was portioned into containers and placed in walk-in approximately 1-1.5 hours prior. Per PIC, large quantities of food products are cooled down using ice as an ingredient, ice wands, and placing containers in freezer. Per employee, not enough ice was added to salsa batch before portioning and placing in walk-in. Employee relocated all salsa portioned today into the freezer to rapidly cool to 41*F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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.

Jan 17, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.Inspection conducted and emailed on 1/17/25.

Jan 14, 2025Routine2 priorityC°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.*Discussed ensuring that all non-exempt ready to eat time (RTE)/temperature controlled for safety (TCS) foods are dated with the preparation date of the oldest RTE TCS food. *Discussed moving water lines so they are 6 inches off the ground

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

Inspector's notes

Observed baja sauce (made with sour cream) with internal temperatures of 46*F - 49*F, cooked green chili pork with internal temperatures of 46*F - 49*F, and masa prepared from canned corn with internal temperature of 48*F in the main walk-in refrigerator. Person in charge (PIC) indicated all of these foods were prepared yesterday; PIC indicated they did not take internal temperatures of these foods. Cooked time/temperature controlled for safety (TCS) foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Discussed ensuring TCS foods are cooled to proper temperatures by taking internal temperatures; discussed using a cooling log to keep track of cooling temperatures. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed 3-compartment sink leaking from wastewater piping/base of sink for 1st and 3rd basin. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 01/17/25.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A) - Priority: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law

This address holds 2 food permits

Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 23, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →