Federicos Mexican Food
A2640 S 99th Ave, Tolleson 85353
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2503371
Score based on 3 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history3 on record
2026
Jun 8, 2026Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
A 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. 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
Feb 9, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed ensuring opened packages/containers of ready-to-eat TCS foods be date marked within 24 hours.
Inspector's notes
-- Chlorine sanitizer undetectable on dishes soaking in sanitizer compartment of 3-compartment sink. Reviewed concentration requirements with the person in charge: range must be between 50ppm-100ppm. Requested the person in charge (PIC) refill sanitizer compartment with proper chlorine concentration range at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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.
2025
Nov 19, 2025Routine1 priority2 coreall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cooling time frames, temperatures, and methods. Also discussed Food Safety Manager Certification requirements. Provided Big 6 illness poster and related cooling handouts
Inspector's notes
Salsas at salsa bar found with internal temperatures of 40-55*F. The bottom portion of the salsas were coldest as the ice bath they were in only had the ice contacting the bottom of the pans they were stored in. The upper 80% of the salsa was above 41*F with the uppermost portion having temperatures of 48-55*F. PIC stated the salsa were placed in the bar about 1 hour ago at 8:00 AM today. More ice was added to the ice bath to fill to the top of the salsa containers. PIC will monitor the salsa to make sure it cools within the next 2 hours to 41*F or below. If the salsa is not cooled by then, it will be discarded. Cold held TCS food items must be 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.
Inspector's notes
Wet sanitizer wiping cloths stored on cutting boards. PIC placed them back into the sanitizer bucket.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Predefined Comment: All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Handleless scoop stored in oregano. Tongs stored in raw chorizo with handle in contact with product. Scoop with handle stored in lard with handle in contact with product. PIC removed the utensils and will have them cleaned.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Predefined Comment: If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Nearby restaurants
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →