Federico's Mexican Food
B7616 W Indian School Rd, Phoenix 85033
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-03751
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Inspection history9 on record
2026
Feb 2, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
-- In middle section of reach-in refrigerator with a damaged gasket seal, observed cooked carnitas, carne asada, Chile rellenos, al pastor (marinated pork), and cabeza with internal temperatures ranging from 45°F-50°F. All other TCS items cold holding at 41°F or less in unit. The PIC stated they just prepared orders with the items approximately an hour prior to the inspection. All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to the walk-in freezer rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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.
Inspector's 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). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.
Inspector's 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
2025
Oct 13, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed. **Discussed repairing prep cooler gaskets.
Jun 30, 2025Routine3 priorityall corrected on siteD
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed hand washing procedures, prevention of bare hand contact with RTE foods, and mop sink AVB maintenance
Inspector's 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.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-703.11 - Priority: Hot Water and Chemical-Methods; Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. Predefined Comment: Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's 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.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Predefined Comment: Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's 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.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Predefined Comment: 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). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Apr 15, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed monitoring of cold holding equipment and ice bath construction. Also discussed date marking after freezing and daily review of date marks. Also discussed personal item storage.
Inspector's 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.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-101.11 - Priority: Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source. Predefined Comment: All food must be in good condition, safe, and unadulterated. All adulterated food was discarded at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
2024
Dec 5, 2024Routine2 coreall corrected on siteA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed the need to provide an enclosed waste container in the women's restroom, and labeling requirements for chemical spray bottles with PIC.
Inspector's 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Inspector's 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.
Jul 23, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 2, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed date marking.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed report to person in charge (PIC).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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Eloy B.
2023
Sep 7, 2023RoutinecleanA°
OC reinspection conducted with operators.Inspection report emailed to Maria.Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.No County legal action will result from this inspection. 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: Not Participating,Signer: Eloy Belmaves
Aug 9, 2023Routine1 foundation2 coreB°
OC inspection conducted with operators.Permit approved.Inspection report emailed to Maria B.Re-inspection has been scheduled for 9/7/23.This establishment/operation has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the permitting process, issuance of this permit, and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the annual operating permit fee to the Department’s Administrative Services. Fees paid up to this inspection approval do not include the annual operating permit fee. PAYMENT with a credit/debit card can be made via phone at 602-506-6824, Option 2. Per MCEHC Chapter I, Regs 4 & 5, no person shall conduct an operation or operate an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit/debit card can be made on-line via select “Pay a Fee” at esd.maricopa.gov. Please note that if you select payment via online, the annual operating permit fee invoice may take up to 7 business days to post online. Also, checks and money orders are accepted via US Mail. If you select payment via US Mail, for further instructions please refer to the printed invoice. No operating permit is valid, until the permit fee is received by the Department. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.No county legal action will result from the inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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) Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Maria Butanda
Priority Foundation-5-204.11, Pf: Handwashing Sinks - Location and Placement. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. The front counter area does not have a hand washing sink to service the ice bin for soda machine. Operator informed they will need to add a hand sink at the front counter area. Ensure that unit is plumbed to the floor sink and has hot and cold water available to it. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained 1. Reroute the prep sink so that it is separated from the 3-compartment sink. Ensure this new drain is routed to the adjacent floor sink (brace so it maintains air gap with floor sink). 2. Provide a riser for the 3-compartment sink (example of pic shown). 3. Have the soda carbonator RPZ tested by certified backflow specialist and provide the test report. 4. Provide a rigid drain line for the water heater T&P relief drain, ice machines drain lines, walk-in cooler condensate line and wall mounted AC units. 5. Provide uni-struts to brace all drain line so they maintain air gaps with the floor sink (ice machine, soda ice bin, cold well at front counter, and walk-in cooler drain). 6. Reroute the RPZ relief drain line to the adjacent floor sink (currently terminates onto tile). Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods 1. Seal the removed condensate drain line hole and gaps inside both walk-in units. 2. Have the walk-in freezer serviced (refrigerant line has ice formed on it). 3. Repair the backdoor so that it closes properly. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
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 →