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Federico's Mexican Food

5865 W Baseline Rd, Laveen, AZ 85339
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Public records show six inspections at Federico's Mexican Food stretching back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 20, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Across the inspection history, “handwashing sinks, installation” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Laveen restaurant scene, where the average is 95, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: During inspection observed stainless steel containers holding cooked menudo, cooked beans, cooked chille rellenos, cooked shredded beef & diced cabbage without a preparation date. Per the person in charge the items had been prepared and under storage for longer than 24 hours; items were properly labeled by the person in charge. Please ensure TCS food are properly labeled & used or discarded within 6 days from the prep date (7 days total)
3-501.17
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: During inspection observed a employee's boba drink without a lid and straw stored in a rack above sliced papaya & packaged meat. In a second instance observed an employees personal drink stored in a rack above packaged salsa containers. Upon request the employee drinks were relocated. Informed the person in charge to ensure personal drinks have a proper lid and straw and are stored in a designated area. Ensure to follow proper food separation at all times, to prevent cross-contamination
2-401.11
86
May 30, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 13, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In the walk-in - Two containers of cooked beans found with internal temperatures of 62-*F. The beans were prepared yesterday and had begun cooling last night. PIC discarded both containers of beans. Red and green salsa also prepared yesterday found cooling on the bottom shelf in 5 gallon buckets with internal temperatures of 46-52*F. PIC will discard both buckets of salsa. Discard weights for beans and salsa provided by PIC. Reviewed cooling time frames and temperatures with PIC. Please ensure proper cooling times and temperatures are met and best cooling methods are employed
3-501.14
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) available at time of inspection. Please obtain additional CFPMs to provide coverage when the kitchen is in operation prior to next routine inspection. You can find a list of accredited certification providers one our website at https://www.maricopa.gov/631/Environmental-Services
2-102.12(A)
Handwashing sink water not at required temperature
Inspector notes: The metered faucet in the women's restroom provides water for approximately 3 seconds after being activated. Adjust the faucet to provide water for at least 15 seconds. A self-closing, slow-closing, or metering faucet shall provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet. ***2nd consecutive violation***
5-202.12(B-D)
78
Aug 28, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Handwashing sink water not at required temperature
Inspector notes: The metered faucet in the women's restroom provides water for approximately 3 seconds after being activated. Adjust the faucet to provide water for at least 15 seconds. A self-closing, slow-closing, or metering faucet shall provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet
5-202.12(B-D)
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloth stored in a solution with no detectable chlorine sanitizer in the grill area. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection
3-304.14
90
Jun 27, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed gloved employee handling food at prep sink, wipe nose with back of hand, and begin to relocate items to another prep station without removing gloves or washing hands. Had employee remove gloves, wash hands, and place on new gloves before returning to station
2-301.14
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 Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Federico's Mexican Food?

Across the inspection record, “handwashing sinks, installation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Federico's Mexican Food.

How does Federico's Mexican Food compare to other restaurants in Laveen?

Federico's Mexican Food most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Laveen average of 95.

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.

How often is Federico's Mexican Food inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Federico's Mexican Food is inspected around four times per year on average.

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