Filiberto's Mexican Food and Bar
B°8110 E Mcdowell Rd, Scottsdale 85257
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-55724
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 4, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed 0 ppm chlorine sanitizer in the 3-compartment sink, actively being used at time of inspection. Chlorine sanitizer should be between 50-100 ppm to ensure the dishes are properly sanitized. The PIC had the sanitizer water changed, and it tested correctly. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 2nd Repeat.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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.
Mar 25, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed employee food storage. Provided admin change form to owner to change the establishment's name to Birria's, no longer Filiberto's as of Jan 2025.
Inspector's notes
Observed 0 ppm chlorine sanitizer in the 3-compartment sink actively being used at time of inspection. Chlorine sanitizer should be between 50-100 ppm to ensure the dishes are properly sanitized. Chlorine sanitizer was added to the sink, and it tested correctly. Discussed increasing the frequency of adding sanitizer to the sink. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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.
2025
Aug 18, 2025Routine2 priority1 coreC°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed
Inspector's notes
No Certified Food Protection Manager present 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed two pans, raw beef and raw pork, above boxes of onion, tomatillo, and cilantro. Person in charge (PIC) relocated pans to bottom shelf, below all boxed produce. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (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
Observed tomatillo salsa datemarked 8/5/25 in walk in cooler. Observed containers of cooked rice, sour cream, marinated chicken, tomato salsa in walk in cooler without datemarking. Person in charge (PIC) reports sour cream was opened and portioned into pans, marinated chicken, rice, and salsa were made on 8/13/25. All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. 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). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: 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.
Apr 30, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report delivered via email. Establishment is now under the name "Birria's", there has not been a change in ownership.
Inspector's notes
Observed chopped lettuce in a prep top cooler being cooled with Ice underneath the container. The chopped lettuce had an internal temperature of 48-50 degrees F and was prepped 1.5 hours prior. The person in charge (PIC) stated that the prep-top cooler is not working, and has not worked for about 3 months. The reach-in portion of the cooler was not in use at the time of inspection. The prep-top was observed successfully cold-holding a variety of salsas, guacamole, garnishes, and sour cream with the use of exterior ice (Between 36 and 39 degrees). Successfully cold-held food items were contained in small containers which allowed for ice to contact more of the containers surface. Chopped lettuce was transferred to a smaller container and additional ice was added to achieve contact with the entire container, and the prep top lid was kept closed to avoid warming from the ambient environment. Lettuce reached an internal temperature of 41 degrees after 45 minutes. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed soda machine drain without air gap, draining into the floor drain underneath the 3-compartment sink. Observed ice machine and other pipes draining into the kitchen mop sink without air gap. All air gap violations were temporarily corrected at the time of inspection. PIC was informed on the importance of air gaps and requested to permanently fix prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Addl Notes: Observed leaking vacuum breaker on the back mop sink faucet. PIC was advised to have the AVB examined by a plumber. Observed pipes leaking onto the floor underneath the 3-compartment sink and creating standing water. PIC was requested to repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.13 - Priority: Backflow Prevention, Air Gap
Jan 30, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.The facility has undergone a name change under the same ownership. Owner was advised to go to the county website and do a DBA name change.
Inspector's notes
Observed in reach in cooler across from 3 compartment sink cooked Adoboda with a date marking of 1/20.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: 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. 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). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Inspector embargoed food product. Predefined Comment: All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed at the mop sink the vacuum breaker in disrepair with the top missing.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Owner repaired the vacuum breaker.
2024
Sep 20, 2024Routine3 foundation2 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed facility without vomiting and diarrheal instructions and or biohazard kit.
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2-501.11 - Priority Foundation: Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events. 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: Written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is required onsite at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed the facility employees food stored with food product for consumers in the reach in cooler across from the microwave and above the prep line with clean plates.
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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco Predefined Comment: To ensure food safety, prevent physical contamination and the transmission of disease; employee eating, drinking, beverage storage, and using tobacco must be done in an approved area. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed the facility without paper towel at the bar handwashing station. Provide paper towel at each handwashing station. 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 in walk in cooler tub of pinto beans with a date marking of 9/11/24.
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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). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Embargoed the food product.
Inspector's notes
Observed walk in cooler door not self closing.
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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.
May 7, 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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Routine Inspection 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: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Julia Mirandai
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 shredded beef in reach in cooler across from microwave with a temperature of 46F. TCS foods intended for cold holding shall maintain a temperature of 41F or below. Re-cool shredded beef to 41F or below. Person In Charge placed beef in walk in cooler. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Repeat Violation Core-3-302.12, C: Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food. Observed in reach in cooler unit across from soda dispenser sauce containers and bulk sugar and salt containers next to walk in cooler without common label names. Food product that is not in the original containers shall be labeled with the common name of the food product. Label containers with common label name. Repeat Violations: 2nd,Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Jan 26, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.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,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Julia Miranda
Jan 18, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager.>>Observed the facility without a certified food manager.>>Facility shall have a certified food manager present during the hours of operation.>>Provide a certified food manager prior No County legal action will result from this inspection.to next routine inspection.The Routine Inspection Report was emailed.Inspected with rs 1197.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: 0,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: RA,Signer: Julia Miranda
Priority Foundation-4-302.12, Pf: Food Temperature Measuring Devices>>Observed the facility without a thermometer to take food temperatures.>>Facility shall have a thermometer to take food temperatures.>>Provide a thermometer prior to re-inspection on 01-26-24. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-3-302.12, C: Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food.>>Observed containers without common label names in the reach in cooler next to prep table and in the reach in cooler across from the pop dispenser.>>Food product not in its original container shall have the common label name of the food product.>>Person In Charge placed common label names on the food containers.>>Corrected at the time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Sep 28, 2023Routine2 coreA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager>>>Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFM) present at time of inspection. A CFM is required at all times of operation. Please obtain CFM prior to next routine inspection.3rd Consecutive ViolationReport sent via email 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. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: DC-CR-fixed code ref for 53,Signer: Ricardo Miranda
Repeat Violation Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained>>> Observed the faucet leaking on three compartment sink while a new batch of chlorine sanitizer was made. Per Person in charge (PIC) the plumber was supposed to arrive yesterday to fix the leaking faucet. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods>>> Observed missing tile with exposed concrete in front of handwashing sink behind the bar. Also observed missing tile in the men's bathroom near the toilet. Discussed with PIC the floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth, durable, non-absorbent and easily cleanable. All floor/wall junctures must be properly coved. Repair physical facilities prior to next routine inspection. 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 →