Filiberto's Mexican Food
A3610 W Southern Ave, Phoenix 85041
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-45430
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
Jul 30, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.
Apr 8, 2026Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no covered waste receptacle in female restroom. Discussed with PIC that covered waste receptacle is required in unisex/female restrooms.
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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 prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed peeling paint on entrance to kitchen wall. Discussed with PIC that physical facility is required to be maintained in good repair, smooth and cleanable.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods 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. 2nd consecutive occurrence Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter Addl Notes: Observed coke and tea machine no in use on counter in dining area. Discussed with PIC that Discussed with PIC that equipment not in use or being used for maintenance may not be stored on premises. Predefined Comments: Removal of litter, articles and equipment that are not needed for the operation or maintenance of the establishment is required. 2nd consecutive occurrence Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
2025
Oct 24, 2025Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed wall near kitchen entrance with peeling, chipped paints and holes, bathroom doors with chipped paint, backdoor with chipped paint and dirt buildup, handles on reach-in refrigerators with missing plastic protectors with metal exposed and floor in service area, kitchen and store room with chipped paint. Discussed with PIC that all equipment and physical facility required to be in good repair, smooth and cleanable.
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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. 2nd consecutive occurrence Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter Addl Notes: Observed coke fountain machine and tea fountain machine on counter in dining area with trash bags covering it. Discussed with PIC that equipment not being used required to be removed. Remove equipment not being utilized before next routine inspection. 2nd consecutive occurrence Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed employee storing backpack, handbags and jackets on top of dry storage. Discussed with PIC that employee required designated area to store personal belongings and items and should not be stored with establishment food storage. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-305.11 - Core: Designation-Dressing Areas and Lockers
Aug 8, 2025Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed wall near kitchen entrance with peeling, chipped paints and holes, bathroom doors with chipped paint, backdoor with chipped paint and dirt buildup, handles on reach-in refrigerators with missing plastic protectors with metal exposed and floor in service area, kitchen and store room with chipped paint. Discussed with PIC that all equipment and physical facility required to be in good repair, smooth and cleanable.
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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. 6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter Addl Notes: Observed coke fountain machine and tea fountain machine on counter in dining area with trash bags covering it. Discussed with PIC that equipment not being used required to be removed. Remove equipment not being utilized before next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed employee's clothing and other personal belongings stored with food storage at entrance of kitchen and not assigned area for storage of employee's belongings. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be provided for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-305.11 - Core: Designation-Dressing Areas and Lockers
Apr 18, 2025Routine3 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed food debris on reach-in refrigerator doors. Discussed with PIC that non-food contact surfaces need to be cleaned more frequently.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed no covered waste receptacle in female restroom. Discussed with PIC that covered waste receptacle is required for unisex/female restrooms.
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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 prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed torn off plastic part of built-in handle on reach-in refrigerator doors. Discussed with PIC that all equipment must be in good repair.
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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.
2024
Oct 7, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jul 11, 2024Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed gap at the bottom of backdoor leading outside, discussed with PIC that outer openings shall be protected against the entry of insets and rodents. Please replace or repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected
Feb 14, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report was 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,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Mayra Salgado
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 ice and soda dumped in hand sink near drive-thru window, Discussed with PIC that hand wash sinks are not to be used for other purposes than handwashing. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-4-901.11, C: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required ---Observed stack of metal containers above 3-compartment sink (stored as cleaned), still wet. Discussed with PIC to ensure that all equipment is dry before stacking. PIC moved trays so that they may properly dry before restacking. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Dec 12, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.Hot water temperature reached over 110*F No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed and confirmed by person in charge.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Norma S.
Dec 11, 2023Routine1 foundation1 coreB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reinspection will be conducted within 24 hours. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Catalina T.Inspection report emailed and confirmed by person in charge. 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-RequestForm-181.Award: B,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Catalina T.
Priority Foundation-5-103.11, Pf: Capacity-Quantity and Availability---Observed no hot water available throughout the building (max temperature 72*F). Person in charge states they were aware of the problem and already contacted a technician to come check it out. Discussed the importance of having hot water available of at least 100*F. Reinspection will be conducted within 24 hours. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods---Observed the handwashing sink an mop sink closest the dish pit leaking water from the faucet even when the handles are turned off. Discussed the importance of repairing all faucets throughout the establishment. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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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 →