Filiberto's Mexican Food
B2010 E Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix 85022
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-26076
Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history9 on record
2026
May 13, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Shredded cilantros held inside employee hand wash sink in wear washing area.
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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. Predefined Comment: PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. Predefined Comment: PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
The box of first aid supply with antibiotics cream and more stored on top of slicer and clean pans in storage shelf.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-208.11 (B) - Priority: Storage-First Aid Supplies; Storage Predefined Comment: Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. All chemicals were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
2025
Sep 29, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed hot tray of red shredded chicken sitting out side of hot well a 122*f degrees. Item was out of temperature less than 2 hours. Staff member opted to discard at time of inspection. Discussed keeping hot items inside hot well contacting water basin. 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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above.
Inspector's notes
Observed green chili pork, pork, cooked sausage, menudo with improper dates labled prep October or no dates from 2 to 3 days prior. Items dated correctly at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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: 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).
Jul 14, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 15, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Dec 11, 2024Routine2 priority1 foundation2 coreC°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
The person-in-charge at the establishment is not a certified food manager. 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
Inspector's notes
In the walk-in cooler, observed flats of raw shell eggs stored on open shelving over ready-to-eat (RTE) food. All raw animal proteins must be stored below RTE foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.
Inspector's notes
In the walk-in cooler, observed container of cooked chicken/48-51F that was, per PIC, prepared the night before. 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. Reviewed cooling procedures with manager. All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed a can of RAID inspect spray on shelf. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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7-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use
Inspector's notes
Observed missing damaged and missing floor tile and grout, and missing base coving tiles (especially on the walk-in cooler). All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability
Sep 13, 2024RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 20, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed unnecessary items, dating items after 24 hours, separation of raw foods, nozzles for mop sinks, TCS items. Inspection report sent via email.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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)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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Johnana L
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection From Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. Observed raw eggs stored over shredded cheese and raw thawing fish stored over a tray of cooked chicken in the walk-in cooler. Raw animal foods must be separated during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE foods and cooked RTE foods. The PIC placed the raw products under the RTE products. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-6-501.114, C: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter Observed broken equipment, repair tools not needed for the establishment, and other household items throughout the back storage area. All items not required for running the establishment must be taken off the premises. Correct Prior to Next Routine Inspection Core-6-101.11, C: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas Observed the no plumbing cover on the wall of the mop sink. Missing FRP, tile, or other waterproof surface material in high moisture areas (behind prep sinks, warewashing sinks, mop sinks, etc) must be replaced. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Nov 22, 2023Routine1 foundation1 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. Discussed with PIC about removing nozzles on hose sinks when not in use and keeping fridge shut after prep period.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerNo CFPM present at time of inspection. A CFPM must be present at all hours of operation.Inspection report sent via email.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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)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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Johana F.
Priority Foundation-3-501.17, Pf: 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. Observed cooked chicken in the walk-in with a date marked with a date 24 days prior to the date of inspection. The PIC indicated that the chicken was cooked two days prior and was labeled with the wrong date. TCS food to be clearly marked to indicate the date or day the food shall be consumed on premises, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. The PIC placed a new label on the container. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Observed a large hole in the back room by the chemical closet. All holes must be repaired in order to allow for proper cleaning of the establishment. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Aug 31, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed with PIC about checking cooling products throughout process with thermometer, setting up sanitizer buckets.Inspection report sent via email.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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)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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Maria A.
Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: 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. Observed the prep cook refilling buckets with water inside of the hand wash sink next to the three compartment sink. Hand wash sinks must be maintained to be accessible at all times and to not used for other purposes than handwashing. Provided the PIC a sticker to indicate the hand wash sink and educated the PIC. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11, P: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals Observed the chlorine sanitizer concentration for both the sanitizer compartment of the sink and the sanitizer buckets with a concentration of over 100ppm. Chlorine sanitizers and antimicrobials for food contact surfaces shall be between the concentration of 50-100pm. Educated PIC about chlorine sanitizer procedures and walked through setting up sanitizers to be proper concentration. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-6-501.114, C: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter Observed a large amount of unused outdoor equipment stored in the dry storage room in the back. The establishment shall conduct removal of litter and articles that are not needed for the operation or maintenance of the establishment. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine 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 →