Inspection Report

Business Name
Federico's Mexican Food
Business Address
2240 W Indian School RD Phoenix AZ 85015
Permit Number
FD-01855
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
11/14/2023
Grade
B
Priority Violation
1
Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 16

Description: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and Sanitized

Comments:

Core-4-602.11 (E), C: 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.... Interior of ice machine heavily soiled. Clean and maintain clean.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Violation #: 22

Description: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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.... Slices of cheesecakes and tres leches cake in the front glass cooler holding at 45'F. Per manager, slices have been in this cooler over night. Slices were discarded. Do not use this unit for foods that require holding at 41'F or below until repaired. Liquid eggs at 52'F and cooked machaca at 44-47'F on line. Per manager, these items were sitting out for a short time while fulfilling a large order. Items were placed into walk-in cooler to rapidly cool down.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 39

Description: Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and Display

Comments:

Core-3-305.11, C: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises.... Open containers of salt, garlic, sugar, etc. in dry storage. Salt was spilled into garlic. Please provide lids on containers to prevent contamination from dust, other food items, etc.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Violation #: 47

Description: Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and Used

Comments:

Core-4-202.16, C: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces... Large hunks of cheese in reach-in freezer laying directly on top of cardboard. Please remove the cardboard and place cheese in containers that are smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. Also, several pieces of equipment were peeling or in disrepair. Manager discarded equipment. Ensure that food only touches equipment that is smooth, non-absorbent, easily cleanable, and in good repair.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Comments/Details

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Inspection report printed and provided to PIC.

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o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)
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o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)



Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 3,Signer: Xitlali Lopez

"A" for Food Safety

Through our grading system, Maricopa County Environmental Services Department provides at-a-glance indications of how food establishments perform during food safety inspections. This system is designed to grade food establishments in terms of food safety requirements and provide recognition to those who choose to participate.

How does it work?

The issuance of grade cards to food establishments is based on voluntary participation. The person in charge, who is present during the inspection, will be asked whether they would like to participate in the Grading System. This will be decided prior to each inspection. If an establishment does not participate in the Grading System, Not Participating or NP will appear on the inspection report, and the inspection will still occur. If an establishment does participate, a grade of A, B, C, or D will be determined at the conclusion of the inspection using the Grading System chart below. Participating establishments will then be provided with a grade card that can be posted in the establishment. The status of the establishment’s grade will also appear on the Restaurant Ratings page of the department’s website.

How can I determine the grade?

The Grading System chart can be used to determine grades earned for establishments that do not participate. Grades are determined by the number of Priority and Priority Foundation violations received at the time of inspection. Violation types are defined in general terms below.

Definitions

Priority Violation
Major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury (e.g. Food employees do not properly wash hands when required).
Priority Foundation Violation
Minor violation that does not directly contribute to an increased risk of foodborne illness but failure to correct this violation may lead to the occurrence of a priority violation. For example, hand washing soap and paper towels not available at hand wash sink (may lead directly to food employees not properly washing hands when required).
Core Violation
Minor violation that relates to general maintenance and sanitation (e.g. No sign reminding employees to wash hands).
Cutting Edge Program
All county food-related establishments can partner with Maricopa County to implement a proactive approach to reducing foodborne illness risk factors by implementing food safety systems that include policies, training, and verification processes. Partners enrolled in the Cutting Edge Program receive an A+ when an A is earned.
Grading System The matrix below is used to grade food inspections under the voluntary grading system.
A B B B B B B B C C C C C C D D
Priority 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 2 2 2 2 3
Priority Foundation 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 5 3 4 0 1 2 3 0

Any legal action for a pattern of non-compliance or permit suspension results in a D.