Federico's Mexican Food
Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025
90
Score
Federico's Mexican Food has been inspected six times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 15, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.
By comparison, the average Glendale facility scores 97, putting Federico's Mexican Food on the weaker side. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 15, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -- In walk-in refrigerator, observed red and green salsas in 22 qt plastic containers with internal temperatures ranging from 48°F-65°F. The PIC stated the salsas were prepared approximately 5.5 hours prior to the inspection. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. All TCS foods being cooled in deep containers were transferred to shallow metal containers and moved to reach-in freezer to allow for rapid cooling. Verified salsas were rapidly cooling at the end of the inspection
3-501.15(A)
90
Jun 30, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -- In walk-in refrigerator, a case of raw beef strips were stored above case of fully cooked bacon. No visible contamination observed. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code
3-302.11(A3-8)
95
Apr 17, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 7, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
Inspector notes: -- In walk-in refrigerator, approximately 6"-8" inch deep container of cooked beef birria prepped on 4/6/25 had internal temperatures ranging from 49°F-52°F. Reviewed approved cooling methods. Cooked 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. Recommended all TCS foods that were improperly cooled be discarded by PIC at time of inspection
3-501.14
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -- In walk-in refrigerator, containers of rolled beef tacos, ground beef, fried fish, and cooked shrimp had date mark labels ranging from 3/27/25 to 3/31/25. The person in charge stated the shrimp was mislabeled and prepared on 4/6/25 and the fried fish was prepared on 4/3/25. All other items in the walk-in were accurately labeled. At the time of inspection, the rolled beef tacos and the ground beef was discarded by the PIC
3-501.18
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: The ambient temperature of reach-in refrigerator measured at 54.1°F using min/max thermometer. See violation above. At the time of inspection, all TCS items were removed from the unit and the PIC stated a work order will be placed. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. A re-inspection will be conducted on 4/17/25 to verify unit is repaired
4-301.11
67
Dec 17, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Designation-Dressing Areas and Lockers
6-305.11
95
Aug 23, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
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Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
Inspector notes: In the walk-in refrigerator a large bucket of red salsa had an internal temperature of 75*F and a bucket of green salsa had an internal temperature of 73*F. The person in charge (PIC) verified the temperatures using the establishment's thermometer. the PIC stated both salsas were cooked at 2am (8 hours prior). The food items failed to cool to from 135*F to 41*F within 6hours. The food items were embargoed and voluntarily discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. The PIC stated they employee maybe did not add ice to the salsa during the cooling process. Provided cooling methods handout. Food must be cooled from 135*F to 70*F within 2 hours, then from 70*F to 41*F in next 4 hours (6 hours total)
3-501.14
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Federico's Mexican Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Federico's Mexican Food on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
How does Federico's Mexican Food compare to other restaurants in Glendale?
Federico's Mexican Food most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Glendale average of 97.
Has Federico's Mexican Food's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Federico's Mexican Food have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Federico's Mexican Food means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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