Filiberto's Mexican Food
A5512 W Glendale Ave, Glendale 85301
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-67621
Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history10 on record
2026
May 26, 2026Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
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
Inspector's notes
Observed soda nozzles with organic matter and growth. Discussed the imprtance of cleaning frequency with person in charge. Had person in charge clean nozzles at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.
Feb 19, 2026Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed chili relleno in plastic to go bag in freezer by front of establishment. Use of non-food grade bags (including to-go bags and trash bags) is not approved for storage of open food items to prevent migration of deleterious substances. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-102.11 (A)(1) and (B)(1) - Priority: Characteristics-Single-Service and Single-Use; Migration of Deleterious Substances; Safe
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked chorizo with an internal temperature of 77F cooked at 5AM time of inspection was 9:45AM. All TCS foods improperly cooled were reheated to 165°F to restart cooling process using approved cooling procedures. 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. 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.
2025
Oct 14, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Aug 15, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 17, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Certified Food Protection Manager Certificate unavailable at time of inspection. 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
2024
Nov 15, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed proper cooling methods and probe thermometer usage.
Inspector's notes
Observed employee don pair of disposable gloves without washing hands before handling the gloves. Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). 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.
Sep 18, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
No paper towels available at handwashing sink in kitchen. Person in charge provided roll. Handwashing sinks shall have hand drying provisions available at all times. 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.
Apr 15, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.Person in charge provided photograph of chlorine test strips with up to date expiration date via email.Report emailed.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.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Embargo Lbs: 0,Email Sent: CHECKED,Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Blanca Rubio
Apr 4, 2024Routine2 foundation1 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reinspection for Priority Foundation violation ,4-302.14, Pf: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices, will take place on, or before, Monday April 15th.Report emailed.No County legal action will result from this inspectionOn 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,Email Sent: CHECKED,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Blanca Castro
Priority Foundation-3-501.17, Pf: 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. Observed multiple containers of cooked food items in the walk in cooler and in refrigerator underneath the prep table with inaccurate and missing date marking. Dates included 3/29 for potatoes and missing date marks for cooked rice. Per manager, the food items were prepared 2 days prior. The establishment shall date mark all perishable food items to prevent spoilage. The manager properly date marked the food items. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Observed handle of scoop at drive-thru ice bin in contact with the ice for customer's drinks and a knife stored between shelving and a splash guard on the prep line. The establishment shall store their in-use utensils in a manner to prevent contamination of food items. The manager removed both utensils. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-4-302.14, Pf: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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. Observed expired chlorine test strips for use at 3 compartment sink and sanitizer buckets. In addition, observed sanitizer buckets measuring at a concentration of 10ppm. The establishment shall maintain up to date sanitizer test strips and maintain sanitizer buckets at a concentration between 50-100ppm. The manager changed out sanitizer buckets. Re-inspection for test strips will take place on, or before, Monday April 15th. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
2023
Dec 14, 2023RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.E-mailed & printed inspection report.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: Hugo Chavez
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →