Federico's Mexican Food
B20429 N Lake Pleasant Rd, Peoria 85382
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-24-02394
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Inspection history8 on record
2026
Jul 13, 2026Routine3 foundation1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: ice machine, mop sink, date marking, refrigeration organization, employee food shelf
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation No person on duty with a food manager certification. Manager to have staff schedule exam soon. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation No hand soap at hand sink near ice machine. During inspection, employee adjusted table in a way that blocks access to hand sink if in the process of retrieving ice. Requiring staff to walk around to the front of the store to gain access to hand sink. Staff readjusted table so that sink is easily accessible from both positions. Person in charge placed soap at hand sink. Discussed importance of having hand sink easily accessible. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATON 6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Predefined Comment: PIC provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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No ambient air thermometers on site. Properly working ambient air thermometers are required for monitoring temperatures of equipment, holding cold temperature-controlled foods. Must provide thermometers for all refrigeration units prior to re-inspection on 7/23/2026. 4-203.12 - Priority Foundation: Temperature Measuring Devices, Ambient Air and Water- Accuracy
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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Chlorine test strips on site expired, and unable to obtain an accurate reading of sanitizer solutions. Person in charge to place order and provide photos via email prior to re-inspection on 7/23/2026. 4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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: Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection.
Apr 21, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
The Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) was not on site at the time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
-- Hand sink near ice machine had prep table blocking it at the time of inspection. Reviewed hand sink restrictions with the PIC: • Hand sinks must be maintained free and clear so that it is accessible at all times. • Not used for purposes other than handwashing. • Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. The prep table was moved so that it no longer blocked the hand sink at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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. Addl Notes: -- Hand soap not available for hand washing for hand sink near ice machine. Reviewed MCESD requirements with the person in charge (PIC). Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Requested soap be provided for hand sink at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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.
Inspector's notes
-- Employee observed working with exposed food such as scooping ice, preparing salsa, and handling lemons with bracelets on wrist. Reviewed jewelry restrictions with the PIC: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band, while preparing food, food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands. Requested jewelry be removed or restrained by glove (if wearing for religious purposes) at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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2-303.11 - Core: Prohibition-Jewelry
Inspector's notes
-- Observed ice scoop for ice machine, shredded lettuce, fresh jalapeños, and consommé being stored directly in non-food grade 5-gallon detergent buckets. Reviewed MCESD requirements: Non-food grade containers that are typically used for industrial, construction, or cleaning purposes are not approved for food storage due to risk of deleterious substances. Requested at the time of inspection ice scoop be washed, rinsed, and sanitized before being placed inside food grade container. Requested shredded lettuce and jalapeños be washed and placed in a food grade containers and the consommé be discarded at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-102.11 (A)(1) and (B)(1) - Priority: Characteristics-Single-Service and Single-Use; Migration of Deleterious Substances; Safe
2025
Nov 14, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Of note: discussed repairs for ventilation system.
Inspector's notes
Observed packages of ham and chicken being thawed in a large bucket of still water in the food prep sink. All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. Person in charge (PIC) turned cold water on during inspection to correct. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing
Aug 4, 2025Routine2 foundationall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Discussed chemical labeling and ensuring that labels are legible with product common name**
Inspector's notes
Non-functioning paper towel dispenser at the handwashing sink near prep table. There were also signs that the sink was used as a dumb sink as there was food debris inside the sink basin at time of inspection. PIC replaced batteries for the paper towel dispenser and and it was fully functional. Please ensure that all hand sinks are always stocked with paper towels and have functioning paper towel dispensers so that employees can properly dry their hands. Residual moisture on the hands can increase the level of touch-contact associated bacterial transfer following handwashing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed multiple containers of TCS food being cold held inside walk-in cooler without a date mark (Cooked shredded beef, ground beef, cooked chicken in red and green sauce, Pico de Gallo, and shredded cheese). Per PIC, these products were prepared 2-3 days prior to inspection, PIC put adjusted date mark stickers on all products at time of inspection. Date marking shall be done within 24hrs of preparing or opening RTE TCS food. Listeria is the pathogen of concern. RTE/TCS can be kept for a max of 7 days when held at 41*F or less. 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.
May 14, 2025Re-Inspection1 foundation1 coreB°
*The establishment had a food/probe thermometer at time of inspection**
2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Addl Notes: Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed there to be no hand drying paper towels by handwashing sink by ice machine. PIC supplied paper towels at time of inspection. Hand drying towels must always be available at all hand washing sinks. Residual moisture on the hands can increase the level of touch-contact associated bacterial transfer following handwashing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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. Addl Notes: Observed that a hand washing sink by 3 compartment sink was blocked with sanitizer buckets inside the sink. Handwashing sinks shall be maintained so accessible at all time. Informed the PIC that employees are likely to practice good handwashing habits when handwashing sink is easily accessible. All items were moved and the sink was cleared at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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.
Apr 22, 2025Routine2 foundation1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection."Discussed proper thawing"
2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Addl Notes: Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed there to be no hand drying paper towels by handwashing sink by ice machine. PIC supplied paper towels at time of inspection. Hand drying towels must always be available at all hand washing sinks. Residual moisture on the hands can increase the level of touch-contact associated bacterial transfer following handwashing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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. Addl Notes: Observed that a hand washing sink by 3 compartment sink was blocked with sanitizer buckets inside the sink. Handwashing sinks shall be maintained so accessible at all time. Informed the PIC that employees are likely to practice good handwashing habits when handwashing sink is easily accessible. All items were moved and the sink was cleared at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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.
Inspector's notes
Establishment did not have a probe thermometer on site or accessible at time of inspection. A probe thermometer is required for measuring internal temperatures of TCS foods. Probe thermometer provide a means for assessing active managerial control of TCS food temperatures. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection within 10 business days.
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4-302.12 - Priority Foundation: Food Temperature Measuring Devices
2024
Oct 1, 2024Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.
Apr 18, 2024RoutinecleanA°
OC re-inspection E&D Class 4This inspection was conducted with the owner.A PDF copy of this inspection report was emailed to Concepcon N. at the time of this inspection.No county legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the issuance of this permit and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the permit fee to the Department’s Business Services Office. Per Chapter I, Regulation 4, of the Maricopa County Environmental Health Code, no person shall conduct an operation or an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit card can be made in person, by US Mail, by or phone at 602-506-6824 Option 2. We accept cash, check, money order, credit/debit. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes. All permit fees are nonrefundable.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: Re-Inspection,Signer: Concepcion N.
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 →