Federico's Mexican Food

11608 W Olive Ave, Youngtown 85363

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-59639

Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

Excellent

Youngtown restaurant avg: 99

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Jun 8, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Recommended purchasing ice wands for batch cooking and cooling TCS foods.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

-- Both doors for reach-in refrigerator prep cooler has significant damage in gasket seal. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and maintained in good repair in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. Repair equipment prior to the next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

Feb 12, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Nov 7, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Aug 11, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed best cooling methods, possible use of time as a control for rolled tacos, and equipment condition. Work order in place for minor plumbing repairs.

Apr 16, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed best cooling methods and time frames, storage of sanitizer buckets, sanitizer test strip expiration dates, and water heater size

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

TCS food items in prep cooler, such as sliced tomatoes, raw shelled eggs, sour cream, meats, and cheeses, found with internal temperature of 51*F. The prep cooler had an ambient temperature of 54*F. PIC stated the cooler was last known to be at 41*F or below around 7:00 AM today and moved most of the items to the walk-in for cooling. Some items were placed in an ice bath for cooling and continued cold holding in the top portion of the cooler. Repair technician was contacted for repairs to the prep cooler. The cooler will not be used for cold holding without the aid of the ice bathes until it is repaired/replaced and able to maintain a temperature of 41*F or below. Please ensure cold held TCS food items are maintained at 41*F or below. 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.

2024

Dec 4, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre este reporte de inspección, o le gustaría repasar lo con alguien en español, favor de llamar a nuestros enlaces hispanos al (602) 463-3132 o (602) 526-6123. If you have any questions regarding this inspection report or would like to review it with someone in Spanish, please contact our language liaisons at (602) 463-3132 or (602) 526-6123.

May 23, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed date marking for items that are opened, frozen, and then returned to refrigerationThe 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: B,Embargo Lbs: 120,Signer: Leonard Alvarado

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14, P: 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. - Large cooking pot with cooked salsa found in the walk-in with internal temperature of 52-54*F. PIC stated the salsa was cooked this morning and placed into the walk-in for cooling at 4:00 AM. PIC discarded the salsa. Discussed best cooling methods and cooling time frames with PIC. Please ensure hot food items are cooled below 41*F within a total of 6 hours. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Jan 11, 2024Routine1 foundation2 coreB

This establishment received a B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed food safety storage hierarchy, approved equipment monitoring their condition, date marking, personal item storage, chemical labeling requirements, consumer advisory requirements, thawing methods, Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager - No Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) available at time of inspection. Please obtain additional CFPMs to provide coverage when the kitchen is in operation prior to next routine inspection. You can find a list of accredited certification providers one our website at https://www.maricopa.gov/631/Environmental-ServicesThe inspection Report was printed and given to PIC at the establishment at time of inspection. Visit our Active Managerial Control Toolbox webpage for helpful handouts and information to promote food safety in your establishmenthttps://esd.maricopa.gov/4533/English-AMC-ToolboxOn 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.Inspection conducted with RS 815No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: B,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: RA,Signer: Alex Bernai

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation3-501.15

Priority Foundation-3-501.15 (A), Pf: Cooling Methods. 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. - Shredded cheese cooling in walk-in cooler found with internal temperature of 53*F. The cheese was 51*F after 40 minutes of being in the walk-in. PIC stated the cheese was placed in the walk-in about 30 minutes before the first temperature check by the inspector. The cheese was large pan about 6 inches deep or more and piled over the rim of the container. Machaca also found in the walk-in with similar temperatures and time frames going from 53*F-51*F in 40 minutes and being in a 4 inch deep pan. Discussed cooling methods with PIC. PIC will move the food items into smaller pans for cooling and continue to monitor them. If they do not reach a temperature of 41*F or below prior to a period of 4 hours since they were initially placed in the walk-in they will be discarded. Please ensure best cooling methods are employed when cooling TCS food items. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage - Small plastic cup being stored in and used as a scoop for grated cheese with the edges of the cup being in contact with the cheese. PIC discarded the plastic cup. Please ensure scoops are storage properly between uses and any handles or handled areas are kept out of the food product during storage. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-602.13

Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces - Storage racks for clean food contact equipment found with debris build up on their surfaces. Please clean the storage racks in a manner and frequency that prevents build up of debris. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Nov 20, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed personal item storage, monitoring of cold holding and hot holding, sink use, and sanitizer bucket storage.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: A,Signer: Leonardo Alvarado

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →