Filiberto's Mexican Food
A531 E Southern Ave, Mesa 85204
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-38665
Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history10 on record
2026
Aug 6, 2026RoutinecleanA
Discussed ADA's code with PIC in relation to pets inside the premise.No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.
Mar 16, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.
2025
Sep 9, 2025Routine2 priority1 coreall corrected on siteC
report emailed.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
observed pans of cooked chicken in the deep plastic tubs, covered inside the walk-in cooler. temperature at 69-70 deg f in the center of the plastic bucket. per facility manager, prepared during the night shift yesterday. 2 tier cooling reviewed. use of smaller metal pans, and ice bath strategies discussed. manager discarded tcs food. 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
checked facility sanitizer solutions. noted at black on contact, exceeding 200 ppm. discussed the proper sanitizer mixture to ensure onsite sanitizer is prepared at 50-100 ppm. manager discarded all sanitizer. chlorine at 50 ppm established. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11 - Priority: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals
Inspector's notes
observed pans of cooked diced potatoes in the front reach-in cooler/grill line at 64-68 deg f . asked manager regarding the preparation. per manager potatoes prepared in the morning. unable to identify exact time of cooking/frying and dicing. manager placed diced cooked potatoes on a flat metal pan and placed in the shelf near the walk-in fan blowers. 41 deg f established. guidelines for time as a measure of food safety control reviewed. also suggested not to overfill the potatoes pans in the cookline grill area. please verify cooling steps. manager provided coaching to the cookline staff. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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.
May 22, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB
report emailedPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
observed no paper towel at the employee kitchen hand washing station. informed manager. paper towel was refilled. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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.
Inspector's notes
observed sanitizer concentration in use at exceeding 200 ppm for chlorine. flashing black on test strip. discussed with manager the proper chlorine concentration. manager drained and refilled sanitizer. Chlorine at 50 ppm established. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11 - Priority: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals
Feb 3, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB
facility manager email updated in Tyler PC. report emailed.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
at the food prep. hand washing station. no paper towel. informed manager. refilled . paper towel provided. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Predefined Comment: PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. 6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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.
Inspector's notes
at the grill station /cookline, noted pans of diced fried potatoes at 48-51 deg f . also a large deep pan of shredded cheese at 51-54 deg f . discussed with facility manager regarding the pans not to be overfilled. also use of reach-in food pan lids reviewed. manager removed food. please ensure rte/tcs is kept at 41 deg f
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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. 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
at the food prep. stations, observed the wet wiping cloth were left on the tables. please ensure wet wiping cloth are kept a in a designated sanitizer solution. chlorine buckets at 50 ppm established. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Predefined Comment: 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. 3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
2024
Sep 30, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
upon re-inspection, violations corrected.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Aug 30, 2024Routine2 foundation1 coreB
re-inspection scheduled for 10 days, 9-12-2024. report emailed to facility PIC.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
in the front service area, hand washing basin, the hot water valve not functioning. manager will place a work order. re-inspection scheduled. please ensure hand washing station is supplied with warm and cold water. 9-10-2024
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Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. 5-202.12 (A) - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Sinks, Installation. Proper temperature, Mixing Faucet. 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.
Inspector's notes
observed in the kitchen and the dining area, excessive flies present. per facility GM, just starting today. use of a certified integrated pest control reviewed. re-inspection scheduled. 9-10-2024. manager will contact a pest control service company.
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Predefined Comment: Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection. 6-501.115 - Priority Foundation: Prohibiting Animals
Inspector's notes
observed in the kitchen and the front entry area, multiple ceiling panels removed. also noted pans of cooking ingredient directly below the ceiling area with missing panels. suggested to re-install the proper ceiling panels. use of lids for the ingredient containers reviewed. manager obtained food pan lids for dry ingredients, salt, sugar, other powders.
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Predefined Comment: 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. 6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed
May 7, 2024Routine1 priority2 foundationall corrected on siteB
This establishment received B award at this time and had 1_ Priority, _2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.report emailed. 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: B,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Mr. Mario P.-manager on duty
Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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.***********in the front service area, Hand washing area, note no soap dispensing from the electric soap dispenser. informed manager per manager , device needs new batteries. manager obtained a manual soap dispenser filled. with hand washing soap. corrected. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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 on site prepared salsa at 52deg f . also some pre packaged salsa left on the counter, temperatures at 58 deg f . per staff on duty, the pans was supposed to be filled with ice. MCESD temperature for on site tcs food was described. manager refilled the pans with ice. manager prepared new salsa pans at 41 deg f . Guidance document for time as a method of food safety control was reviewed. Spanish department guidance document provided. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers******************8proper labeling for the on site used chemical spray bottles reviewed with manager. observed 2 spray bottles filled on site, without identification label. manager was informed. identified chemicals as fabulouso and cleaner. both spray bottles labeled by manager during the inspection. corrected. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Jan 25, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1_ Priority, _1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.report emailed. 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: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 10,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA-RLC ,Signer: Mario
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.***************at the food prep area front service by drive thru, the handwashing station in disrepair , the drainage to the sink disconnected. handwashing water discharge onto the floor. informed facility GM regarding the proper installment. manager repaired the hand washing station during the inspection. corrected. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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.************in the walk-in cooler, a large tub full of cooked pork passed the discard date of 1-22. Informed manager. discarded by manager. MCESD use by date policy and guidance stickers reviewed. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Oct 10, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) _ AGrade and had 0_ Priority, _ 0Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.report emailed. 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,Signer: Juana
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →