Federico's Mexican Food

1621 E Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85006

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

Across the available record, Federico's Mexican Food has four inspections on file, the first dated 2025. On Mar 11, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near zero violations per visit across recent inspections.

Among Phoenix restaurants, the typical score is 97; Federico's Mexican Food is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 11, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 3, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 18, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) was not present at the time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed the floor drain near the entrance of the walk in cooler draining very slowly. Drain is not overflowing and doesn't have anything draining to it. Please have all plumbing in good repair

5-205.15(B)

Feb 21, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Two large containers of salsa made yesterday without a date marking, chopped cabbage and cut tomatoes, in walk in cooler without a date RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All items were date marked. Also observed green chile made on 2/13/25 per the date marking that had not been discarded. Person in charge discarded item

3-501.17

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: A container of pico de gallo stored in top section of prep cooler holding at 52-53 deg. Person in charge stated the pico was prepared recently and placed in the prep cooler. Salsa was moved to the walk-in cooler to cool more rapidly. 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

3-501.15(B)

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 Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Federico's Mexican Food most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix 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 zero violations 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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