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Filiberto's Mexican Food

B°

1517 N Gilbert Rd, Gilbert 85234

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-18698

Score based on 11 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

93
Excellent

Gilbert restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 27, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 18, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 1, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 4, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 9, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 12, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Sep 17, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 3, 2026 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Mar 6, 2026 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 10, 2026 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Aug 12, 2026 — Re-Inspection — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)95
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history11 on record

2026

Aug 12, 2026Re-Inspection1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

At time of inspection, observed the walk in cooler with an ambient temperature of 43.1 degrees F using a min/max thermometer. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. At time of inspection, diced cooked ham, diced cooked sausage, cooked beef, and shredded cheese had internally probed temperature range of 44-52 degrees F. All items had been in unit under 4 hours and were relocated to alternative refrigeration at time of inspection. Maintenance cleaned ice buildup off walk in at time of inspection. After removal of ice buildup temperature of the walk in was measured at 40.2 degrees F using a min/max thermometer. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Repeat violation: 3rd

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Repeat Violation 4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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.

Aug 10, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed. Discussed with PIC having written procedures for clean up of vomit and diarrheal events. Emailed PIC department guidance for clean up of vomit and diarrheal events.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

At the time of inspection, in the walk in cooler cooked pork, cooked chicken, cooked ham, cooked sausage, cooked chorizo, raw chicken, green salsa, red salsa, shredded lettuce, raw beef, shredded cheese, sour cream, rolled tacos, cooked tacos, cooked beef, queso, and enchilada sauce with an internally probed temperature range of 46-51 degrees F. Ambient temperature of the walk in was measured at 49.2 degrees F using min/max thermometer. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. All TCS foods improperly cold held for longer than 4 hours were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. PIC stated raw beef, shredded cheese, sour cream, rolled tacos, cooked tacos, cooked beef, queso, and enchilada sauce were prepared same day and placed in walk in less than 4 hours prior and were relocated to an alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Repeat violation: 2nd consecutive

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Repeat Violation 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.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

At time of inspection, observed the walk in cooler with an ambient temperature of 49.2 degrees F using a min/max thermometer. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. PIC stated unit will be worked on today. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 08/12/2026. Repeat violation: 2nd consecutive

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Repeat Violation 4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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.

Mar 6, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°

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

Mar 3, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.A re-inspection will occur by 3/6 for the walk in refrigerator.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Operator did not have their CFPM on file. Please email to inspector within 72 hours if found. 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.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked meat, raw meat, chopped lettuce, tacos, and other TCS food items in the walk in refrigerator holding 49-51F. PIC moved the products to different refrigerators and/or placed them on ice. Also observed small containers of red and green salsa holding 53F by the drive through window. Employee said she just filled the salsa containers with ice. 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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed the walk in refrigerator holding an ambient air temperature of 50F, captured using inspector's min/max thermometer and probe thermometer. PIC said he called for service and it will be worked on today. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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: Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below.

2025

Sep 17, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.

May 12, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no certified food protection manager (CFPM) on duty. A CFPM must be on duty during all hours of operation. Owner and manager are working on obtaining certification. Please obtain certification prior to the next routine 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

Jan 9, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Please ensure a certified food protection manager is 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

Sep 4, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.

May 1, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager - Please ensure a certified food protection manager is on the premises during all hours of operation. Resources provided in email.Inspection report was delivered via email.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Valeria Vanegas

Jan 18, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager - Please ensure a certified food protection manager is on the premises during all hours of operation. Resources for obtaining certification sent via email.Inspection report was delivered via email.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Andy Montenegro

2023

Sep 27, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager - please ensure a certified food protection manager is on the premises during all hours of operation.Inspection report was delivered via email.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA--- TEW,Signer: Valeria Vanegas

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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 →