Macayo's Mexican Food
A°1474 N Litchfield Rd, Goodyear 85395
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2403878
Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history7 on record
2026
Jun 4, 2026Routine1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed cleaning schedule of floor drains and verification procedures of sanitizer concentration for dish machine. Discussed utilizing a log.
Inspector's notes
Observed dust on ceiling tiles above cook line and prep line. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency to prevent potential contamination. 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. Second Consecutive Violation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Feb 18, 2026Routine2 coreA°
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Inspector's notes
Observed black organic matter on deflector of ice machine. Discussed cleaning procedures and schedule. 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 dust on ceiling tiles above cook line and prep line. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency to prevent potential contamination. 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
Oct 9, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed one dead roach in kitchen area. Person in charge removed dead pest. Establishment has appropriate pest control devices. Discussed pest control services with PIC who stated their professional company had visited two days prior. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-501.112 - Core: Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests
Jun 18, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB°
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Inspector's notes
Observed commercial dishwasher unable to sanitize items after multiple uses. Person in charge stated repairman would return today to fix the machine. Advised PIC they may still use dishwasher, but must sanitize via the three compartment sink afterwards. Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-501.114 (F3-4) - Priority Foundation: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation, 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Inspector's notes
Observed ice cream scoop in metal container separate from the dipper well. Person in charge relocated the scoop into the dipper well. In-use utensils must be stored in running water or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
Mar 5, 2025RoutinecleanA
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2024
Aug 28, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed employee touch tortillas with bare hands before intending to serve them to customer. 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. RTE food that was contacted by bare hands was discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-301.11(B) - Priority: Preventing Contamination from Hands. 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.
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →