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Filibertos Mexican Food

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23450 N 19th Ave, Phoenix 85085

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-66058

Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

83
Good

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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1000602023202420252026Oct 3, 2023 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 26, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 8, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 16, 2024 — Routine — score 60 (2 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)May 7, 2025 — Routine — score 78 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Aug 5, 2025 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Nov 4, 2025 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Apr 15, 2026 — Routine — score 69 (1 priority, 3 foundation, 1 core)Jun 16, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history10 on record

2026

Jun 16, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 15, 2026Routine1 priority3 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteC

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No personal with a CFPM onsite at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected 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.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed prep line hand sink stocked with hand sanitizer. No soap available at station. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: 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. 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 soap for handwash sink at time of inspection.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed shredded cheese, pico, ham, cooked potatoes, chorizo, adobada, and cooked chicken 44-57*f degrees inside cookline fridge. Also observed salsa bar holding green and red salsa's 45*f degrees. Per PIC all items had been out of temp less than 4 hours. 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. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. 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.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Inspector's notes

Observed four chemical spray bottles throughout establishment without any identifying information. All containers properly labeled. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation3-501.15

Inspector's notes

*3rd repeat* Observed cooked beans in active cooling process 69*f degrees inside walk-in fridge in a pan with a depth greater than 4 inches. Per PIC item had been cooling process for just over 2 hours. Pan split in half to two separate trays to rapidly cool. Observed cooked taquitos sitting out on line cutting board at 73*f degrees. Per PIC item was cooked 30 minutes prior and left out to cool. Item sent to walk-in to cool. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation 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. Predefined Comment: TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means.

2025

Nov 4, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Cook observed using fingers to place food in mouth followed by continuing to handle and prepare quesadilla without washing hands. Instructed cook to wash hands. Reviewed with person in charge must wash hands after eating. Instructed person in charge to not allow employees to eat in food cook/preparation areas.

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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.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation3-501.15

Inspector's notes

Full 4-gallon pot of beans cooling on the floor of the walk in cooler from 46 degrees F outer edge to 50 degrees F in the middle. Full 2-gallon pot sitting next to 4-gallon at 44/48 degrees F. As per person in charge product was finished cooking between 6:30 am and 7:00 am. Instructed person in charge to reheat to over 165 degrees at inspection. Half 200 pan filled with diced chicken sitting out on shelf at 80 degrees F. As per person in charge chicken was finished cooking at 8:00 am. Product reheated to over 165 degrees F at inspection. Reviewed proper cooling times, temperatures, process and how to check thermometer calibration using ice water at 32 degrees F. Provided cooling guidelines information packet.

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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.

Aug 5, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed handwash sink requirements and labeling.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's notes

Observed container of cooked diced potatoes with a 7/29 date mark sticker. Per person in charge (PIC), date mark sticker denoted day the diced potatoes were cooked. Ready-to-Eat (RTE)/TCS foods requiring date marking shall be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All cooked diced potatoes past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. 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.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation3-501.15

Inspector's notes

Observed 98°F internal temperature, per probe thermometer, of cooked chicken inside bottom compartment of prep cooler across from cookline. PIC stated chicken was cooked, placed on shelf for 30 minutes to cool to 135°F, and then placed into prep cooler 20 minutes prior to inspection to cool to 41°F. TCS foods shall be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. PIC moved cooked chicken to equipment designed to rapidly cool and placed time as control sticker on container to discard cooked chicken at 12pm. 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.

Jun 16, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
May 7, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no current employee is a Certified Food Manager. Obtain within 90 days, and keep onsite for verification. 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.

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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

#5 — Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal EventsPriority foundation2-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed establishment does not have written procedures or dedicated clean up kit for bodily fluid spills. Provided guidance document/written procedures at time of inspection, and reviewed requirements. Ensure written procedures and/or dedicated kit are available in case of bodily fluid spills (vomit/diarrhea). 2nd consecutive violation. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation 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.

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

Inspector's notes

Observed large, deep (>4 inches) and covered pot of cooked red chicken in walk-in cooler at 48-56*F. Per employees, chicken had been cooked previous night and placed into walk-in to cool overnight- more than 6 hours prior. 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. Chicken was discarded at time of inspection, and proper cooling procedures were reviewed. 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.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed minor leak in plumbing underneath hand sink near grill area. Repair as needed so that all plumbing is maintained in good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

2024

Oct 16, 2024Routine2 priority2 foundationall corrected on siteC

No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection was emailed.

#5 — Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal EventsPriority foundation2-501.11

Inspector's notes

Written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is required onsite at all times. Printable procedures were discussed and sent via email to PIC. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

#19 — Proper Reheating Procedures for Hot HoldingPriority3-403.11

Inspector's notes

A large pot of beans was observed on a burner between 97°F - 102°F in the corner of the main kitchen. PIC said it was put on the burner about 8am. Because beans were improperly hot held for 2 hours, PIC discarded product. Commercially processed TCS food items must be rapidly reheated to 135°F within 2 hours prior to hot holding. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-403.11 - Priority: Reheating for Hot 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/4618/AMC-Toolbox---Reheating.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed two green salsas, one red salsa, and cooked carrots between 45°F and 49°F at the self serve salsa bar in the front area. PIC stated they've been out for about 2 hours. PIC voluntarily relocated all TCS foods improperly cold held to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Advised PIC they could add ice, or use time as a control if they mark, and replace TCS items after four hours. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. 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.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation3-501.15

Inspector's notes

Observed shredded beef 64-67°F, cooked carrots 95-102°F, and cooked potatoes 116-124°F stored in pans at room temperature on shelving next to the office with no active cooling method in place. PIC stated product was moved there to cool for an hour to an hour and a half. PIC moved product to properly cool in the walk in. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. 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.

Jul 8, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Mar 26, 2024RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had _0__ Priority, __0_ Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Emailed report and confirmed. On 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 an administrative change request form at the below website:https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: SUE VELAZQUEZ

2023

Oct 3, 2023Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB°

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. Emailed report and confirmed. On 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 an administrative change request form at the below website:https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Signer: SUE VELAZQUEZ,Award: Not Participating

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

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. Cut lettuce and pico with tomatoes in top of reach in across from grill area, shredded beef, cooked and cubed chicken, cooked beef and cheek meat, carne asada and chili rellenos in bottom of same reach in, temped at 48F to 50F with thermocouple for less than 4 hours per employee. Reach in temped at 57F with thermocouple. Employee moved all items from reach in to walk in refrigerator and called for repair. Repair/replace as necessary. Utilize walk in until reach in is repaired. Discussed importance of maintaining all TCS foods at 41F. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation. Wiping cloths stored in sanitizer bucket of bleach measuring at < 50 ppm. Employee remixed sanitizer to appropriate level of 75ppm. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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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 →