Filiberto's Mexican Food
A6728 E Main St, Mesa 85205
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-62141
Score based on 12 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history12 on record
2026
Jun 8, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.
Apr 1, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed storage procedures for the walk in cooler with the PIC.
2025
Nov 25, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed accumulation of soils on the ceiling of the walk-in cooler, sealing gaps in wall tile by the prep sink, fixing physical barrier between hand wash sink and prep sink.
Jul 25, 2025Routine3 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
The certified food-service manager was not present during the inspection. Provide a certified food-service manager during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine 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
Inspector's notes
Three of the wiping-cloth buckets had no detectable chlorine sanitizer residual. The manager had the buckets remade and rechecked- okay at 50 ppm Cl2. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Inspector's notes
The dumpster lids were left open. Maintain dumpster lids closed at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-501.113 - Core: Covering Receptacles
Apr 28, 2025Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
No detectable chlorine residual in one of the wiping-cloth buckets. The manager remade and rechecked the bucket- okay at 50 ppm Cl2. Maintain between 50 and 100 ppm Cl2. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Inspector's notes
One of the dumpster lids was left open. Flies were present. Maintain dumpster lids closed at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-501.113 - Core: Covering Receptacles
2024
Nov 4, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed metal container stored inside the back hand sink basin. Manager removed the container. Ensure that all hand sinks are open and accessible at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 6-301.14 - Core: Handwashing Signage. 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. Addl Notes: Observed no hand sink sign at front hand sink. Ensure that all hand sinks (included in the restroom) have a sign to let everyone know that that hand sink is meant for hand washing only. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed build up of food debris and rust on shelving inside the walkin. Ensure areas are cleaned and kept cleanable. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Aug 6, 2024Re-Inspection1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Inspector's notes
No CFPM present during inspection. Please have at least one Certified Food Protection Manager present during all hours of operation. A CFPM arrived after the inspection finished. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine 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
Jul 26, 2024Routine3 priority2 foundation1 coreD
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.A re-inspection will occur by 8/6. Please contact a Certified Pest Control operator and provide invoice to inspector upon request.Discussed AMC training.
Inspector's notes
Observed no person in charge present, and staff demonstrating hand wash, and temperature control violations. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.11(A-B) and (C)(1), (4)-(16) - Priority Foundation: Demonstration; Demonstration of Knowledge Predefined Comment: A person-in-charge is required onsite at all times, must demonstrate adequate knowledge, and perform all duties as required.
Inspector's notes
No CFPM present during inspection. Please have at least one Certified Food Protection Manager present during all hours of operation. A CFPM arrived after the inspection finished. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine 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
Inspector's notes
Observed cook cracking two raw in shell eggs, then grabbing tortilla. Discussed when to wash with staff. Hand washing must occur in between handling raw animal foods and ready to eat foods or in between a change of task. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed <20ppm chlorine in the 3 compartment sink. Employee added another capful per inspector directions and the solution now reads 50ppm. Chlorine concentrations must be between 50-100ppm when sanitizing dishes and equipment. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (F1-2) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed liquid eggs from raw cracked eggs holding 61F and another container holding 51F. Cook stated that the eggs were prepared at 5 or 6am. Discussed rapid cooling or utilizing ice baths for food items that will be prepared at the start of the work-day. Products may need to be prepared the previous day to ensure temperature requirements are met. TCS foods starting at 41F or below or ambient air temperatures must cool down to 41F within 4 hours of being prepared. PIC discarded the liquid eggs. Also observed shredded beef/veggie mixture in the bottom portion of the prep table holding 46F. Staff moved the product to the walk-in refrigerator for rapid cooling. 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 multiple fruit flies in establishment. PIC was not present to show pest control records. A re-inspection will be required. ***1st REPEAT VIOLATION Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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Repeat Violation 6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence
Mar 21, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected, PIC provided the invoice from pest control serviced on 3/11No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection was emailedAward: Re-Inspection,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Jenifer Liliana Juarez
Mar 7, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB
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.Inspection was emailed***A re-inspection will occur by 3/19On 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,Signer: Jenifer Liliana J.C
Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence Observed dozens of fruit flies in the kitchen. Specifically near the kitchen entrance as well as the back by the mop sink. Some fruit flies were observed near open food items. Discussed keeping all dry food items covered to prevent contamination. Please contact a Certified Pest Control Operator to service the pests. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Observed a leak under the 3 compartment sink faucet when turned on. Please correct. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Nov 8, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection was emailedOn July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy 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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Felix A
Jul 28, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation # [20], [Priority Violation - 3-501.16(A)(2) and (B),], which has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was offered to the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action.Inspection was emailedThe 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: B,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Josa Joan Frias R>
Repeat Violation 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 two large containers of red and green salsa in to go sauce cups on ice holding both salsas at 44-48F. PIC stated they had been out since 9am. The salsa was moved back into the fridge to cool, and replaced with containers at 41F. TCS food must be stored at 41F or below when cold holding. ***REPEAT VIOLATION Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 1st
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →