Filiberto's Mexican Food
B7031 E Baseline Rd, Mesa 85209
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-61481
Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history10 on record
2026
Jun 15, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed several TCS items in the walk-in cooler with internal temperatures ranging from 50-55*F when measured with a probe thermometer. According to manager, walk-in cooler was functioning at 6:30AM but there were no temperature logs available to verify internal temperatures of TCS food. All TCS food must maintain internal temperatures of 41*F and below. TCS food was embargoed at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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 walk-in cooler with an ambient temperature of 54*F when measured with a min/max thermometer. All cold holding equipment must maintain ambient temperatures of 41*F and below. Walk-in was serviced at time of inspection and an ambient temperature of 41*F was achieved. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Mar 26, 2026Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed bags of chorizo thawing in prep sink with no water or running water. All food must be thawed under refrigeration or under running water. Water was turned on at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing
Inspector's notes
Observed cups with no handles being stored in spice containers for scoops. All scoops must have handles to prevent contamination. Please replace scoops prior to the next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
2025
Nov 14, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Aug 19, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Prep table was holding ambient air temperature of 38*f at time of inspection.
Aug 12, 2025Routine2 priority1 foundation1 coreC
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed deep large port of pinto beans cooling in walk-in cooler with an internal temperature of 54*f. According to PIC, beans had been cooling since 9:30AM (6 hours prior to inspection) and were discarded at time.
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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. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling.
Inspector's notes
Observed sour cream, machaca (shredded beef), pico de gallo, guacamole, shredded cheese, chicken, diced ham and sausage, raw eggs with an internal temperature of 47-53*f in make table. Sour cream and guacamole were discarded (53*F) and all items were moved to walk-in cooler to rapidly chill since they had been re-stocked less than 2 hours prior to inspection. Remaining TCS foods in make table were holding internal temperature of 41*F and advised keeping all foods on ice to keep minimal food on line.
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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 make table holding ambient air temperature of 45*F. Please make repairs prior to 8.22.25.
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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. Predefined Comment: 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed extra/broken equipment stored in back of establishment warewashing area. Please keep premises free of clutter.
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6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter
Apr 22, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Dec 11, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Aug 1, 2024Routine1 priorityB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed breaded fish and machaca tacos stored in walk-in cooler dated from 7.25 (1 day past discard date). PIC discarded items 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. 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).
Mar 7, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
This establishment received an B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection report was delivered via email.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: B,Food Manager Licenses: 3,Signer: Pamela Martinez
Priority Foundation-2-301.15, Pf: Where to Wash. 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 employee rinse hands with gloves still on, in prep sink. Instructed employee to remove gloves and wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and water in designated hand washing sink. Advised employee to label prep sink to prevent any employees from washing hands in prep sink. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Sep 26, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection report was delivered via email.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: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Rogelio Garcia
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →