Federico's Mexican Food

6645 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85033

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

Across the available record, Federico's Mexican Food has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Federico's Mexican Food was last inspected on Feb 3, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

The city-wide average sits at 97, which Federico's Mexican Food's 86 doesn't quite reach. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 3, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: -- In walk-in refrigerator, observed containers of cooked beef birria and beef lengua with prepared dates of 1/27/26. Reviewed date marking and discard requirements with the person in charge: 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 RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection

3-501.18

Oct 13, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw bacon stored above open containers of cooked meats. Also observed raw beef stored above boxes of chips and potatoes in walk-in refrigerator. 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. Person-in-charge (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. Emailed PIC guidance on storage of raw animal proteins

3-302.11(A1-2)

Jun 30, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Shredded cheese in 3 plastic containers found with internal temperatures of 49-51*F; temperatures verified with PIC's and inspector's probe thermometers. PIC stated the cheese had remained in the walk-in since yesterday's portioning of it and had not been brought out. PIC discarded the cheese. The cheese may have failed to properly cool because the containers were stacked, covered, made of plastic, and two of the three pans were about 4" deep. Discussed cooling practices with PIC. Freezer may be used to rapidly cool items before placing them in the walk-in

3-501.14

Apr 15, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered

Inspector notes: Women's restroom receptacle did not have a cover. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins

5-501.17

Nov 27, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 11, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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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 Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

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

Federico's Mexican Food most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower 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 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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