Federico's Mexican Food

220 N 83rd Ave, Tolleson, AZ 85353
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Going back to 2024, Federico's Mexican Food has seven inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 27, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near zero violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “records, creation & retention” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

By comparison, the average Tolleson facility scores 98, putting Federico's Mexican Food on the weaker side. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

7
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -- In walk-in refrigerator, observed unopened cases of raw diced chicken stored above unopened case of raw pork adobada. No visible contamination observed. 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. 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
3-302.11(A3-8)
95
Nov 5, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 24, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 3, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 20, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 7, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Records, Creation & Retention; Raw as Ready-to-Eat Fish
Inspector notes: No parasite destruction record available for raw shrimp used in traditionally prepared ceviche (raw shrimp marinated in lemon juice without any cook-step). Please provide parasite destruction letter from supplier prior to re-inspection on 11/14/24. ***2nd consecutive violation***
3-402.12
90
Oct 31, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Records, Creation & Retention; Raw as Ready-to-Eat Fish
Inspector notes: No parasite destruction record available for raw shrimp used in traditionally prepared ceviche (raw shrimp marinated in lemon juice without any cook-step). Please provide parasite destruction letter from supplier prior to re-inspection on 11/7/24
3-402.12
Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Multiple TCS food items in the walk-in cooler found with prep stickers of 10/23/24 and 10/24/24. PIC stated the stickers were incorrect and that most items were prepared sometime yesterday and corrected the stickers. Fried fish the only item that was prepared last Monday and was date marked appropriately. Please ensure date marks are correct and dated within 24 hours of preparation or opening from commercial packaging
3-501.17
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: Traditionally prepared ceviche tostadas and bowls on menu with no consumer advisory disclosure. Please provide disclosures for both ceviche items prior to re-inspection on 11/7/24
3-603.11
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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 Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “records, creation & retention” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Federico's Mexican Food.

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

Federico's Mexican Food most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is lower than the Tolleson average of 98.

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.