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Federico's Mexican Food

A+Cutting Edge

7410 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

99
Excellent

Laveen restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 30, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 14, 2024 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 25, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 20, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 9, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 23, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 31, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 13, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 19, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

May 19, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.13

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.

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

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

#36 — Thermometers Provided and AccurateCore4-204.112

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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

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

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.11

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 →