Filiberto's Mexican Food
B1755 W Main St, Mesa 85201
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-06776
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Inspection history10 on record
2026
Jun 8, 2026Routine1 foundation2 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no date marking system in place. Observed no date marks on any containers of cooked ready to eat TCS foods stored in the establishment. The person in charge stated all TCS food items requiring date mark were prepared approximately within the last two days.
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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. Predefined Comment: All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. Predefined Comment: RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed used oil/grease drum stored on unsealed surface outside of enclosed refuse area. Observed oil saturated soil around the grease drum. Discussed maintaining refuse area clean. Corrective Action: Correct at once.
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5-501.115 - Core: Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures
Inspector's notes
Observed accumulation of soils and grease deposits throughout the establishment, on storage racks above the 3 comp sink, on doors of food equipment, on ceiling around ventilation ducts, under and around equipment by the cook line, and other areas of establishment.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Mar 18, 2026Routine1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
No CFPM present at time of inspection. 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.
2025
Sep 5, 2025Routine6 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
The certified food-service manager was not present during the inspection. Provide a certified food-service manager 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
Inspector's notes
The interior of the ice machine has a slight buildup of organic residue and must be properly cleaned. Clean and maintain clean at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: 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.
Inspector's notes
There were several damp wiping cloths on the countertops of the kitchen, and the wiping-cloth bucket was not yet made up. Return damp wiping-cloths to the wiping-cloth bucket promptly after using them. Made and checked- okay at 50 ppm Cl2. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Inspector's notes
The kitchen restroom door is not self-closing. Install a self-closing device on the restroom door. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.19 - Core: Closing Toilet Room Doors
Inspector's notes
The dumpster lid was left open. Maintain closed at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-501.113 - Core: Covering Receptacles
Inspector's notes
There is an opening (12X10 inches) in the interior wall surface near the rear door. Have the FRP replaced and sealed properly. Also, the are some ceiling panels missing in the corner of the ceiling to the right of the hood. Have the panels installed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-201.18 - Core: Walls and Ceilings, Studs, Joists, and Rafters
Jul 8, 2025Routine1 foundation3 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. The certified food-service manager was not present during the inspection. Provide a certified food-service manager during all hours of operation.
Inspector's notes
There was a bucket of shredded lettuce blocking the handsink. Also, there was a knife sharpener stored in the handsink. Maintain the handsink ready to be used at all times, without blocking it or storing things in it. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine 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
There were containers of salt, sugar, and flour that were not kept shut. Keep all food items covered or closed when not in use. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Inspector's notes
The restroom door is not self-closing. Install a self-closing device on the restroom door. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.19 - Core: Closing Toilet Room Doors
Inspector's notes
The dumpster lids were left open. Maintain dumpster lids closed at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-501.113 - Core: Covering Receptacles
Apr 1, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Inspected with #1479Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed
Inspector's notes
Observed refried beans hot holding on steam table at internal temperature of 125 deg F. Cooked reheated to >165 deg F during inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.
2024
Oct 15, 2024Routine1 priority2 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed and inspected with #689
Inspector's notes
Large buildup of organic debris on the interior food contact surface of the ice machine. Employee cleaned and sanitized during inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed refried beans hot holding on the steam table at internal temperature of 106 deg F. Employee reheated to >165 deg F during inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.
Inspector's notes
large buildup of grease on ceiling tiles. Clean frequently to minimize contamination Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Aug 27, 2024Routine3 priorityall corrected on siteD°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed and inspected with #689
Inspector's notes
Observed Kitchen employee rinse hands under running water without using soap. Inspector instructed employee to properly wash hands by lathering for at least 20 seconds. Employee properly washed hands during inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.12 - Priority: Cleaning Procedure. 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 employee washing dishes at the three-compartment sink without using sanitizer. Spanish Liaison instructed employe how to properly set up a threee compartment sink and instructed employees on proper sanitization concentrations. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-702.11 - Priority: Cleaned and Sanitized Before Use After Cleaning. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw shelled eggs cold holding on the counter at internal temperature of 72 deg F. Cook informed the eggs had been on counter a short period of time and placed eggs in reach in unit for rapid cooling. 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.
Apr 1, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB°
printed reportThe Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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)Note: 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-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1_ Priority, 0_ Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Jenny Tapia
PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-202.12, P: Conditions of Use Observed chlorine chemical sanitizer in sanitizer bucket that PIC informed is for sanitizing front area food contact surfaces a t a concentration of >200 ppm. PIC prepared fresh and adjusted to required concentration. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained-Observed sanitizer compartment of the three compartment sink holding water for a small amount of time and PIC informed when both the wash and rinse compartment are filled it is difficult to drain. Restore three compartment sink to proper working order. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Dec 4, 2023RoutinecleanA°
printed reportThe Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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 EnvfullservicerestauThis establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. Rants@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)Note: 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-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Jenny Tapia
Sep 25, 2023Routine1 priority1 coreB°
The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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)Inspected with #1479This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websiteInspected with #1479No County legal action will result from this inspection.https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Printed reportAward: Not Participating,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA - TH,Signer: Filiberto Tenorio
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. Inside ledge of the ice machine with buildup of black organic debris. Clean frequently to minimize contamination. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding. Observed refried beans hot holding in warmer at internal temperature of 117-120 deg F. Cook reheated beans to >165 during inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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 →