Federico's Mexican Food
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Federico's Mexican Food, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 2, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.
Restaurants in Phoenix average 97, so Federico's Mexican Food trails the local norm. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -- In walk-in refrigerator, observed multiple containers of cooked carne asada with prepared dates ranging between 1/23/26 and 1/25/26. The person in charge (PIC) stated the items were prepared on those dates and placed in the freezer. The PIC stated the items were removed from the freezer 1 day ago. All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. 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)
3-501.17
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: -- Multiple gasket door seals on refrigerated equipment observed damaged. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications
4-501.11
86
Oct 13, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 30, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 corrected on site.
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Sanitization method does not meet required temperatures or concentration
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Pans, scoops, and other food contact equipment being cleaning in 3 compartment sink with no observable sanitizer in the sanitizer basin. Sanitizer was available, the sink was drained, and had the sanitizer remade to appropriate concentration (50-100 PPM for Chlorine sanitizer). The equipment and dishes that were improperly sanitized were rewashed and sanitized
4-703.11
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chopped carne asada in walk-in found with internal temperature of 46-47*F; temperatures verified with PIC's and inspector's probe thermometers. The meat was prepared yesterday and had been in the walk-in all night. The meat was in a deep container which likely caused it to cool improperly. PIC discarded the meat. Discussed best cooling methods with PIC
3-501.14
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: TCS food items found in walk-in and reach-in coolers prepared more than 7 days ago: Green chile 6/22, Fried fish 6/23, Pico de gallo 6/23, Cut veggies including tomato for fajitas 6/21. Some other items had incorrect or missing date marks that were prepared within the last 7 days. PIC discarded the items that were prepared more than 7 days ago and date marked the incorrect/missing items appropriately
3-501.18
64
Apr 15, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Box of chile peppers, used to make chile rellenos, found with a large spoon inside. The spoon was covered in raw marinated chicken and in contact with the chile peppers. The raw marinated chicken was on the bottom of a nearby speed rack with another similar spoon in it. PIC discarded the entire box of the chile peppers
3-101.11
86
Dec 5, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an accumulation of organic material within the soda nozzles of the drive-thru soda station. Discussed cleaning frequency with PIC. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection
4-602.11(E)
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 3 shallow containers of freshly prepared salsa(91-112'F) in the process of cooling down, being stored in the walk-in freezer while lidded. Discussed proper cooling methods with PIC. 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 cooling were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling
3-501.15(B)
90
Jul 23, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
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 2, 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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