PlateScore

Federico's Mexican Food

A

4490 W Peoria Ave, Glendale 85302

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-73237

Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

99
Excellent

Glendale restaurant avg: 97

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Nov 27, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 21, 2024 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Apr 1, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 18, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 18, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 24, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 7, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 20, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 28, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 17, 2026 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)98
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history10 on record

2026

Aug 17, 2026Routine2 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discusse best cooling practices, thawing practices, sanitizer test strips and sanitizer bucket concentration (50-100 PPM Chlorine sanitizer), sanitizer cloth storage between uses, and ice bath construction

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Slow drain on floor sink below drive-thru soda fountain. Minor leak on handle at mop sink faucet.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.13

Inspector's notes

Corner panels at mop sink area separating from wall and has eroded caulking that is in need of a new application. Hole on mop sink wall should be covered or filled.

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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Apr 28, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed test strip maintenance, cold holding in prep coolers (below fill-line in pans) and ice bath construction

2025

Oct 20, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jul 7, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed approved food storage bags/wraps/containers.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

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.

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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

Mar 24, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

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.

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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

2024

Nov 18, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jul 18, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.****Reviewed approved pest control methods.

Apr 1, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.The person in charge (PIC) provided pest control report from 3/26/2024. Did not observe presence of pests at the time of re-inspection. Reviewed approved pest control methods/prevention with the PIC. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Re-inspection report delivered via email.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-RequestForm-181.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Flor G.

Mar 21, 2024Routine1 foundationB

This establishment received a B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report delivered via email. Reviewed date marking cut melons within 24 hours. An re-inspection will be conducted on or before April 1st, 2024 for category: #36. 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-RequestForm-181.Award: B,Signer: Jose G. ,Food Manager Licenses: 1

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-501.111

Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence -- Observed live German cockroaches throughout the establishment: near grill, stove, near dry storage area, and by the ice machine. The person in charge (PIC) unable to provide copy of most recent pest control reports. Reviewed approved pest control methods with management. The PIC shall have a certified pest applicator come to the establishment to perform pest control within 10 days and a re-inspection will be conducted once completed. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

2023

Nov 27, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report delivered via email. Reviewed approved pest control methods.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-RequestForm-181.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: A,Signer: Jose G.

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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 →