Filiberto's Mexican Food
A8825 S Jewel St, Tempe 85284
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-66649
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 1, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.
Apr 16, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Nov 18, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed heavy scoring, chips, and deep grooves on the cutting boards provided at the establishment. Please have cutting boards resurfaced or replaced. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.12 - Core: Cutting Surfaces
Aug 18, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.The menu is a corporate menu and has disclosure markings for the consumer advisory noted on the fish and shrimp. In some locations it is required. This location does not need the disclosure markings on the shrimp and fish. No parasite destruction letters were on site and discussed the requirement of said letters if the menu indicated the fish and shrimp may be undercooked. Instructed establishment to have the markings removed from the fish and shrimp.
May 1, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Instructed establishment to install an ASSE 1022 backflow preventer on the ice maker water line.
2024
Oct 22, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Aug 28, 2024Routine3 priorityall corrected on siteD°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to manager about fridge door requirements, salsa packaging machines, and shelving replacements.
Inspector's notes
Observed at beginning of inspection, employee coming out of restroom after using the facilities. Manager confirmed they used the bathroom. Employee proceeds to engage in food activites after entering the kitchen and didn't wash their hands after entering the kitchen. Talked to manager about handwashing policy and a 2nd handwashing is needed when entering kitchen after restroom use. Emloyee washed hands at the dedicated hand sink 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 3 cans of employee drinks of energy drinks stored inside the ice making machine used for food. Manager removed the energy drinks and put them on the counter. Ensure that empoyees drinks do not touch ice used for food for customers. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-303.11 - Priority: Ice Used as Exterior Coolant, Prohibited as Ingredient. 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 shut off nozzle attached to hose attached to mop sink with an AVB while the system was not in use. Manager removed the hose from faucet. Ensure that shut off valve is removed from atmospherica vacuum pressure mop sink when not in use. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.11 (A) - Priority: Approved System and Cleanable Fixtures; According to Law
Mar 20, 2024RoutinecleanA
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.Confirmed email with manager.**Talked to manager about pest control services, food manager licenses, and air gaps at floor drains.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,Signer: Alex Robles
2023
Nov 29, 2023RoutinecleanA°
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.Confirmed email with manager.**Talked to manager about removal frequency of unused equipment.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.Signer: Joel Reyna,Award: Not Participating
Jul 25, 2023Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
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.Confirmed email with manager.**Talked to manager about plumbing backflow.The 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.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: A,Signer: Alex Robler
Core-3-305.11, C: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises ---Observed containers of salsa being kept on the floor. Manager had employee move it to a nearby cart. Ensure that containers of food are kept up off the ground, and at least 6 inches from the ground surface. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of 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 →