Filiberto's Mexican Food
A13821 W Glendale Ave, Glendale 85307
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-32898
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 history11 on record
2026
Jul 13, 2026Routine3 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Certified Food Protection Manager (i.e. - on site during operating hours); _______--Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and Accessible (i.e. - hand cleanser); _______--Food in Good Condition, Safe and Unadulterated (i.e. - dented can(s); _______--Proper Cold Holding Temperatures (i.e. - 41*F or below for TCS foods)_______________________Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--Can Safety
Inspector's notes
Residue buildup found in ice bin of drive-thru soda station.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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. Predefined Comment: All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Clean interior of ice bin at a frequency to prevent buildup. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Door gaskets to M3 food prep cooler are in disrepair.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Predefined Comment: 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.
Inspector's notes
Portion of interior grease trap cover showing signs of disrepair.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: Repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Mar 18, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
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Inspector's notes
Pans stacked together as clean had water pooling around rims and water dripping off them when pulled apart. Person in charge separated pans to dry. Equipment shall fully air dry before being stacked and stored. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-901.11 - Core: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required
2025
Nov 18, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper Date Marking and Disposition (i.e. - recently thawed foods);--Certified Food Protection Manager (i.e. - on site during operating hours);_________________Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--Date Marking
Inspector's notes
Ceiling in disrepair in the dining area (i.e. - water leaks in northeast section).
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Sep 29, 2025Routine3 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Certified Food Manager and Food Handler Certification.--Proper Cold Holding Temperatures (i.e. - salsa bar)
Inspector's notes
No Certified Food Protection Manager on site at time of 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. Provide a CFPM during operating times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Knife handle found with tape.
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4-101.11 (B-E) - Core: Characteristics- Multiuse; Durable, Nonabsorbent, Smooth, Easily Cleanable Predefined Comment: 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.
Inspector's notes
Women's restroom without covered waste receptacle.
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5-501.17 - Core: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered Predefined Comment: Uni-sex and female toilet rooms requires a covered waste receptacle. Provide covered waste receptacle prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Apr 23, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Cooling Methods (i.e. - properly cooling foods prior to placing into cold holding unit {salsa bar})
2024
Dec 11, 2024Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and Accessible (i.e. - all handsinks)
Inspector's notes
White wire shelving has build-up residues.
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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Sep 6, 2024Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--No Bare Hand Contact with RTE Foods or a Pre-Approved Alternate Properly Followed--Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and Accessible (i.e. - ice machine area)--Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature Control
Inspector's notes
Green wire shelving in walk-in cooler showing signs of disrepair (i.e. - corrosion)
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4-202.16 - Core: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Predefined Comment: 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.
Apr 25, 2024Routine1 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.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper cooling time & temperatures; --Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control--Proper cold holding temperatures (i.e. - walk-in cooler)Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)--New Owner Packet"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."No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 15,Signer: Leo Guevara
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14, P: 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. Pan of cooked beans date marked 4/24 found in large 3 door refrigeration unit at an internal temperature 60*F. Per PIC, date mark correct on container. When cooling, ensure that the food starting from 135°F reaches 70°F within 2 hours and reaches 41°F or less in 4 hours (for a total of 6 hours from the time it is 135°F to 41°F or less). Pan of cooked beans failed to cool within cooling parameters. Pan of beans were embargoed (see embargo sheet). ----------- PIC discarded beans at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-3-501.15 (A), Pf: Cooling Methods. 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. Improper cooling methods witnessed. 2 large pans of cooked beans with depths greater than 4 inches and date marks of 4/25 found in 3-door refrigeration unit at internal temperatures of 65*F and 68*F respectively. Per PIC, pans of beans were cooked earlier in the day, and have cooled within proper cooling parameters. Use acceptable cooling method(s) to properly cool foods. Acceptable methods include: o Placing food in shallow pans. o Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions. o Using rapid cooling equipment (i.e. a blast chiller). o Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath. o Using containers that facilitate heat transfer. o Adding ice as an ingredient. o Other effective methods. ------------- Beans were removed from deep containers and placed in shallow containers with ice bags atop of product. Assure foods are properly cooled by using probe thermometers to assure temperatures and time are being met. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Utensils (i.e. knives, spatulas, tongs etc.,) found stored between pieces of equipment. Properly store food equipment in a manner to prevent food contact surface from becoming potentially contaminated. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Dec 18, 2023Routine1 coreA
This establishment received an A grade and had 0 priority and 0 priority foundation on this inspection.No county legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed while on site.Person in charge was made aware of their inspection rights. 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-181Award: A,Signer: Jose S
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods 3x5 inch opening to grease trap has no cover in kitchen. Instructed person in charge to have repaired/replaced. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Sep 5, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°
--Correction of the Priority Foundation item(s) category 31 found during the inspection conducted on 08/31/2023 was verified by the inspector. Ambient air temperature of unit at time of visit at 41*F.A copy of this report was provided to the establishment via electronic means. 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: Re-Inspection,Signer: Jose Santana
Aug 31, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundationB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.A Re-inspection will be made on 09/05/2023 for verification of working walk-in cooler.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper cold holding temperatures Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)"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."No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Leobita H.
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. Following TCS foods found in walk-in cooler at internal temperature of 49*F-51*F: cut potatoes, cooked beans, raw beef, bacon, pico de gallo, green salsa, red salsa, ranch dressing, horchata, raw chorizo, Monterey cheese. Per walk-in unit's thermometer; ambient air temperature was 56*F. TCS foods must be held for proper cold holding at 41*F or below. Per PIC, temperature of unit was at proper cold holding temperature when checked two hours ago. Store TCS foods at 41*F or below for proper cold holding. -------------- PIC and food employees moved TCS foods from unit at time of inspection to properly working equipment at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: 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. Walk-in cooler ambient air temperature at 55*F at time of inspection. Equipment used to store TCS foods for proper cold holding must be able to hold foods internally at a temperature of 41*F or below. Do not use unit to house TCS foods for cold holding until unit can maintain foods internally at 41*F or below. Per PIC, technician will be contacted ASAP. A re-inspection will be conducted on 9/5/2023 for abatement of walk-in cooler. 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 →