Federico's Mexican Food

20350 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85024
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Federico's Mexican Food has been inspected six times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 21, 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 pattern that stands out is “certified food protection manager”, which has been cited four times.

Restaurants in Phoenix average 97, so Federico's Mexican Food is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

6
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 24, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager on site at 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)
95
Jun 23, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 1, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
95
Nov 21, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
95
Jul 23, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
95

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 Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Federico's Mexican Food.

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 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 three times per year on average.