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Aliberto's Mexican Food

A

263 W University Dr, Mesa 85201

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-13735

Score based on 11 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

96
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 4, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 16, 2023 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 5, 2023 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Feb 13, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 25, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 11, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 9, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 21, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 20, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 10, 2026 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 26, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history11 on record

2026

May 26, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with PIC about replacing or resurfacing cutting board and walk-in shelving at time of inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed prep table in disrepair at time of inspection. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to 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 10, 2026Routine1 priorityB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

Inspector's notes

Observed diced potatoes cooling on countertop with an internal temperature of 94*F. According to PIC, potatoes had been cooling since 9:45AM, 3 hours prior to inspection and were discarded at time.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: 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. Predefined Comment: Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling.

2025

Oct 20, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed report

Jul 21, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed report

Apr 9, 2025Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Manager certification has expired. Obtain certification from an accredited agency. 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

Dec 11, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was e-mailed.

Jul 25, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed report inspected with #689

Feb 13, 2024RoutinecleanA

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 received a(n) _ A Grade and had _0 Priority, _0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspected #1479No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Signer: Jose Torres

2023

Dec 5, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundation1 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 received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspector discussed with PIC proper storage methods to maximize cold holding capacity for the walk in unit.Award: B,Signer: Jose Torres

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-702.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-702.11, P: 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. Sanitizer not available in establishment at the initial start of inspection. Employee obtain bleach sanitizer during inspection for sanitizing food contact surfaces and ware washing. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-202.11

Priority Foundation-7-202.11, Pf: Restriction-Presence and Use-Observed a large container of insect spray in the bathroom. PIC removed from establishment. Pest control must be performed by a licensed pest control applicator. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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

Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment- Observed the door gasket for the front reach in unit disrepair. Replace gasket for proper closure. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Oct 16, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°

Printed reportUpon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Signer: Mayra Torres,Award: Re-Inspection

Oct 4, 2023Routine1 coreA

print 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.Inspected with #1479This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Re-inspection for latch October 12 for latch No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Signer: Mayra Tores

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

Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment-Observed the top latch for the walk in door in disrepair. Replace latch for proper closure. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

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 →