Super Carniceria Don Filo's
A1533 E Apache Blvd, Tempe 85281
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-29351
Score based on 11 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history12 on record
2026
Jun 17, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed date-marking procedures
Jan 13, 2026Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed proper chemical storage with PIC at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed torn gasket on the door to the walk-in fridge at time of inspection. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) about replacing gasket 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
Inspector's notes
Observed no air gap at the drainage pipes from the 3-compartment sink (rinse/sanitize basins) at time of inspection. Discussed with PIC about extending the pipe to the floor drain and providing a 1" air gap from the flood rim of the floor drain at time of inspection. or to install a studor vent at time of inspection. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
2025
Sep 18, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed. No violations noted at time of inspection.
Jun 12, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed. No violations noted at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) indicated they no longer offer ceviche (both raw-marinated and cooked). Discussed with PIC that if they resume the sale of raw-marinated ceviche, they need to obtain parasite destruction letters from their distributor.
Mar 10, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Establishment serves raw farm raised shrimp in ceviche. Establishment has HACCP letter from distributor but no aquaculture certificate/letter. Certificate/letter from distributor must state: 1)The fish if raised in open water, are raised in net-pens, OR2)The fish are raised in land-based operations such as ponds or tanks, AND 3)The fish are fed formulated feed, such as pellets, that contains no live parasites infective to the salmon.
2024
Nov 4, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.*Operator indicated they are still in the process of moving grease receptacle.
Jul 24, 2024Re-Inspection2 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Inspector's notes
Person in charge indicated there was not certified food protection manager onsite at time of inspection. Establishment was open and operating. 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. *3RD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION*
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Repeat Violation 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
Observed cleaned pots resting on the ground. Discussed with person in charge storing all clean equipment and food contact surfaces so they are 6 inches off of the ground away from possible sources of contamination. Person in charge indicated they would buy something to keep them off the floor. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-904.11 - Core: Kitchenware and Tableware-Preventing Contamination; Utensils, Equipment and Linens
Jul 22, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation3 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.*Person in charge indicated they are in the process of replacing heavily scored cutting boards*Person in charge indicated they are in the process of moving grease trap to concrete pad
Inspector's notes
Person in charge indicated there was not certified food protection manager onsite at time of inspection. Establishment was open and operating. 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. *3RD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION*
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Repeat Violation 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
Observed the following time/temperature controlled for safety foods with internal temperatures between 44*F - 49*F in the refrigerated prep unit: cooked carne asada, cooked al pastor pork, pico de gallo, shredded lettuce, crema, cooked chicken, cooked pork, shredded mozzarella, cooked chicharron, cooked vegetables, and salsa verde. The person in charge indicated these foods had been in the unit since 8:30 am and at 8:30 am they all had internal temperatures of 41*F and below (8:30 am was 4.5 hours before inspection). The measured ambient temperature of the unit using a min/max thermometer was 46.7*F. Also observed jars of pickled jalapenos stored at room temperature; the person in charge indicated they cook the jalapenos before adding the vinegar. Person in charge was informed they must cool and refrigerate any cooked vegetables because cooked vegetables are considered time/temperature controlled for safety foods. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. *2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION*
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed the following time/temperature controlled for safety foods with internal temperatures between 44*F - 49*F in the refrigerated prep unit: cooked carne asada, cooked al pastor pork, pico de gallo, shredded lettuce, crema, cooked chicken, cooked pork, shredded mozzarella, cooked chicharron, cooked vegetables, and salsa verde. The person in charge indicated these foods had been in the unit since 8:30 am and at 8:30 am they all had internal temperatures of 41*F and below (8:30 am was 4.5 hours before inspection). The measured ambient temperature of the unit using a min/max thermometer was 46.7*F. 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. Correct prior to re-inspection on 08/01/24.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket with 25 ppm chlorine sanitizer. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Inspector's notes
Observed cleaned pots resting on the ground. Discussed with person in charge storing all clean equipment and food contact surfaces so they are 6 inches off of the ground away from possible sources of contamination. Person in charge indicated they would buy something to keep them off the floor. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-904.11 - Core: Kitchenware and Tableware-Preventing Contamination; Utensils, Equipment and Linens
Mar 27, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager>>>At time of inspection none of the present staff were able to provide documentation verifying that they are a Certified Food Protection Managers. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one (1) Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. Correct by next routine inspection. *2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION*This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.A copy of the inspection report was emailed.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 website:https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 2,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Karina Gonzalez
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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.>>>Observed horchata made with rice and condensed milk with an internal temperature of 50*F in a drink dispenser machine. Person in charge indicated the horchata had been in the dispenser for 2 days. The person in charge discarded the horchata at time of inspection. Discussed with person in charge monitoring horchata temperature. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if time/temperature control for safety food remains in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 41*F to 135*F too long. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a control all Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety foods MUST be maintained at 41°F or less OR 135*F or more. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or less. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Nov 22, 2023Routine1 priority1 coreB°
Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager>>>At time of inspection none of the present staff were able to provide documentation verifying that they are a Certified Food Protection Managers. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one (1) Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. Correct by next routine inspection.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed: vomit/fecal accident clean up procedure; updated parasite destructions forms; requirements for grease receptacle A copy of the inspection report was emailed.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 website:https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 2,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Karina Gil
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Disposition. 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 the following establishment made ready to eat time/temperature controlled for safety foods in the deli case: salsa verde (labelled 11/14 - 11/20) and raw shrimp ceviche intended to be eaten raw (labelled 11/13 - 11/19). Person in charge indicated these labels were correct and willingly discarded of the foods listed above. Discussed with person in charge removing foods from case daily based on their discard date. Person in charge was informed that ready to eat (RTE) time/temperature controlled for safety (TCS) foods must be discarded 6 days after opening, preparing, opening and thawing (or 7 days with day 1 being the day they were opened/prepared/opened and thawed); RTE TCS foods may have harmful bacteria that grow at refrigeration temperatures and after 7 days may cause foodborne illness. Foods intended to be held for more than 24 hrs. must be labelled with a day indicating when it was prepared, opened, opened and thawed or the day they must be sold, consumed or discarded; this ensures RTE TCS foods do not remain in the establishment for more than 6 days. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Repeat Violation Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment>>>Observed metal racks in walk-in with heavy accumulation of rust. Establishment must repair or replace metal racks by next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 4th
Aug 21, 2023Routine1 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed: requirements for grease receptacle placementA copy of the inspection report was emailed.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Blanca Martinez
Repeat Violation Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment>>>Observed metal racks in walk-in with heavy accumulation of rust. Establishment must repair or replace metal racks by next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd
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 →