Federico's Mexican Food

4014 N 43rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85031
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk Grade: B

Federico's Mexican Food has been inspected four times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 30, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

Compared to other Phoenix restaurants (averaging 97), there's room to close the gap. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 30, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw eggs, cooked chorizo, and cooked beef at 45-65F in bottom of prep line cooler. PIC reports these items were brought out to prepare orders about an hour prior to inspection and were cooling from ambient temperature. PIC relocated items to walk in cooler to rapidly cool. 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(A)
90
Aug 27, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)
3-501.15(B)
95
Apr 2, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 20, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting board attached to the cold prep table used to cut burritos are heavily scored and scratched. All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable
4-501.12
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 Oct 30, 2025. 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 90 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.