Federico's Mexican Food
A+Cutting Edge7410 S 35th Ave, Laveen 85339
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-18099
Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history9 on record
2026
May 19, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA+
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
-- Observed insect zapper electrocution racket hanging near backdoor entrance. Reviewed approved pest control devices: • Electrocution devices must retain insect. • Insect control devices cannot be over food prep areas; protecting food and equipment from dead insects/insect fragments. Requested item be removed from the premises at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-202.13 - Core: Insect Control Devices, Design and Installation
Jan 13, 2026RoutinecleanA+
No County legal action will result from this inspection.***Recommended using suitable utensils such as tongs or spoons when obtaining raw animal foods from reach-in refrigerator.**Discussed ensuring date mark labels for RTE foods are clear and legible.
2025
Oct 31, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA+
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with person in charge about storing employee food in a designated labeled area as well as not laying reusable towels on top of food when stored in fridge.
Inspector's notes
Observed three sanitizer buckets with towels throughout restaurant with a chlorine concentration of 0ppm. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations (50-100ppm). Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Jul 23, 2025RoutinecleanA+
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 9, 2025RoutinecleanA+
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed monitoring of hot holding
2024
Nov 20, 2024RoutinecleanA+
No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.
Jul 25, 2024RoutinecleanA+
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an "A+" grade.
Mar 14, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. The inspection report was emailed.------On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 5.5,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Juan C Araiza
Core-4-204.112, C: Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality -- There is no thermometer in the glass door reach-in refrigerator, which is used to store some time/temperature control for safety foods. Provide a thermometer. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. In the glass door display refrigerator: Choco-Flan -- 54°F and packaged Arroz con Leche (labeled "Perishable, Keep Refrigerated") -- 54°F. These foods were discarded (see embargo). The air temperature in the unit was 55°F. The establishment has sufficient other refrigeration. After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violation was a verification breakdown, which resulted in the violation. ** For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Oct 30, 2023Routine1 coreA+
This establishment received an A+ Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed prevention of cross-contamination, food storage hierarchy, date marking (today+6), monitoring of cold holding, and pest control methods/chemical storage restrictions.The Inspection Report was emailed and confirmed to have been received at time of inspectionOn July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Cutting Edge A+,Signer: Juan Carlos Araiza
Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability - Caulking at junction between basin and wall of mop sink is missing or damaged. Junction at 3 compartment sink's backsplash and wall is also beginning to erode. Please resurface these areas to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →