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Filibertos Mexican Food #135

A

19445 W Indian School Rd, Litchfield Park 85340

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-24-02277

Score based on 7 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

99
Excellent

Litchfield Park restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

100060202420252026May 23, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 23, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 29, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 17, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Sep 29, 2025 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Jan 26, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 6, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history10 on record

2026

May 6, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

Jan 26, 2026Routine1 coreA

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

A Certified Food Protection Manager (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

2025

Sep 29, 2025Routine3 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

A Certified Food Protection Manager (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

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

Ice scoop in ice bin at drive thru window was stored in ice, handle touching ice. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. 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.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-403.11

Inspector's notes

Employee food and drink stored on food prep area in kitchen. All employee food and drink must be stored away from any food prep areas to prevent contamination to consumer food. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-403.11 - Core: Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for Eating/Drinking/Smoking

Jun 17, 2025Routine2 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

A Certified Food Protection Manager (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

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

Ice scoop buried within ice in ice bin. Scoop should be stored outside of bin or with handle up out of ice to prevent contamination to ice from hands. PIC removed scoop at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

Jan 29, 2025Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed cooling time/temperature parameters and methods.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Person in charge does not have food protection manager certification.

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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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

2024

Oct 23, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

May 23, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Mercedes O.

Apr 26, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

This activity was entered on the permit in order to finish up the plan review submittal paper work. No action is required on the owners side.

Apr 24, 2024Reviewnot scoredclean

Final construction inspection. Construction complete and approved. Restaurant will be issued an Eating and Drinking Class IV 10+ Seating permit for onsite food service.This establishment/operation has been evaluated and qualifies for the issuance of the permit. To complete the permitting process, meaning issuance of this permit, and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the annual operating permit fee to the Department’s Administrative Services. Note that fees paid up to this inspection approval did not include the annual operating permit fee. PAYMENT with a credit/debit card can be made via phone at 602-506-6824, Option 2. Payment with a credit/debit card can be made on-line via select “Pay a Fee” at esd.maricopa.gov. Please note that if you select payment via online, the annual operating permit fee invoice may take up to 7 business days to post online. Checks and money orders are also accepted via US Mail. If you select payment via US Mail. For further instructions on mail in payments please refer to the printed invoice.Per MCEHC Chapter I, Regs 4 & 5, no person shall conduct an operation or operate an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. No operating permit is valid, until the permit fee is received by the Department. It is also the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.Manager will be certified and is taking the test next week.E-mail set for electronic billing.No County legal action will result from this inspectionE-mailed inspection report.

Apr 18, 2024Reviewnot scoredclean

Pre-final walk trough with the ownership and Filiberto's representative. The following items were discussed for follow up.1). Finish the opening in the wall around the soda lines at the drive through, some of the wall is also not finished out.2). Install a rigid drain line behind the soda station, provide a hub drain or stand pipes in which the drain lines of the dining area soda station can be placed and then lead to the floor sink, maintain air gap and gravity flow. Properly brace.3). Provide hot water at all the sinks, water heater is off.4). Make the drive through window self closing by means of a sensor.5). Install a split escutcheon plate at the hand sinks where missing, multiple.6). Install a trap seal for the floor sink across from the three compartment sink.7). Provide shelving for dish washing and food storage. Keep the bottom shelve 6 inches off the floor.8). Provide hot water at the back room hand wash sink.9). For the walk-in condensate line, caulk on both ends and at the mop sink install an escutcheon plate.10). Install a elbow down on the AC condensate line.11). Paint the wooden board under the expansion tank in the room with water heater.12). Provide a test report for the backflow valve upstream of the soda system.13). Can't check right now. Make sure that there is no gap under the back door.14). Shorten the drain line of the ice machine so it matched up with the hole in the drain grate. Zip-Tie two drains together.15). Install soap and paper towels at all hand wash sinks.Okay to stock foods after shelving is set up. No training or dishwashing allowed. Make sure that someone at the store is certified manager certified.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Printed report.

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 →