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Filiberto's Mexican Food

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3914 E Chandler Blvd, Phoenix 85048

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-79275

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.

86
Good

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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1000602023202420252026Aug 1, 2023 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 27, 2023 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Mar 7, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 20, 2024 — Routine — score 89 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 1 core)Oct 25, 2024 — Routine — score 89 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 1 core)Feb 5, 2025 — Routine — score 75 (1 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)May 9, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Dec 15, 2025 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Apr 30, 2026 — Routine — score 70 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 21, 2026 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)98
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history11 on record

2026

Jul 21, 2026Routine2 coreA

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

At time of inspection, no certified food protection manager was on the premises. A CFPM must be present at all times of food operations. Please have a CFPM on the premises for the next inspection. 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

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed several heavily scored cutting boards. Please ensure that the cutting boards remain smooth and easily cleanable. 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

Apr 30, 2026Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed monitoring produce for adulteration.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

In the walk in cooler, observed 2 containers of raw chicken on a speed rack stored directly above a large container of cooked beans. Manager moved foods to proper storage.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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. Predefined Comment: All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-205.12

Inspector's notes

Observed a sprayer nozzle with a shut off valve on the mop sink while not in use. Once removed, observed excess water pressure draining. Due to the vacuum breaker being under pressure for a long period of time, instructed manager to ensure the vacuum breaker is still in good repair.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.12 (A) - Priority: Prohibiting a Cross Connection; Drinking Lines Predefined Comment: Shut-offs, including chemical dispensers and sprayer nozzles, are not approved for continuous installation downstream from atmospheric vacuum breakers. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

2025

Dec 15, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no paper tower at then hand washing sink close to 3-compartment sink and the hand washing sink close to service window. 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. Manager restocked the paper towel at time of inspection. 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.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked taco rolls stored on food prep bench with internal temperature of 99*F, Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Manager stated the taco rolls were prepared less than 1 hour prior to inspection. Discussed proper hot holding methods and introduced time as control with manager. Manager moved the cooked taco rolls to freezer for fast cooling at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.

May 9, 2025Routine2 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed date marking. Discussed sprayer nozzles on mop sinks.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

At time of inspection no certified food manager was present on the premises. Please have a CFPM on the premises for the 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 Predefined Comment: 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.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed the gaskets falling off the doors of the prep cooler in the kitchen. Observed the sprayer nozzle of the dishwashing sink running without stopping when the water on the sink is turned on. All equipment is required to be kept in good repair. Please have these items repaired. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

Feb 5, 2025Routine1 priority2 foundationall corrected on siteB

Facility has no salsa making machine today.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed chicken at 100-135F inside the hot holding well. The food at the bottom was 135F, but the top few inches was at 100F. Facility overstocked the product in the hot hold machine. Manager said it had been there for 30 min. Facility reheated product to 165F on the stove. Ensure it maintains 135F throughout the entire food. Talked to manager about using half as much product to keep at the right temperature. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.

#24 — Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and RecordsPriority foundation3-501.19

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked meat taquitos sitting out at room temperature. Manager said this is their pracitce and its out for 20 minutes so far, no time stamp on the product. Talked to manager about time control. Ensure a written plan is in place for that food, and each batch labeled to ensure it doesn't sit out for more than 4 hours before discard time. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation 3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3) - Priority Foundation: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed several toxic spray bottles without a label. Manager labels the cleaners. Ensure that all spray bottle with chemicals are labeled to reduce their misuse. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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

2024

Oct 25, 2024Routine2 foundation1 coreB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed note on sanitizer bucket - please replace sanitizer solution more often than every 8 hours and check sanitizer level with test strips roughly every 3-4 hours as needed. Discussed adjusting electronic menu to show complete consumer advisory at bottom left of breakfast screen.Emailed time as a public health control guidance document to person in charge.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no certified food protection manager at establishment during hours of operation. 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

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

Inspector's notes

Observed no hand soap at handwash sink by kitchen entrance door. Person in charge replaced soap dispenser with soap. 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. 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.

#24 — Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and RecordsPriority foundation3-501.19

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked rolled chicken and beef taquitos by cold holding table at 88*F. Person in charge (PIC) stated that they use 4 hour max time as a public health control until taquitos are fried to order. PIC stated taquitos were cooked about an hour ago, but did not write down the time they were placed in time as a control. Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control. Taquitos were properly time stamped at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3) - Priority Foundation: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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.

Oct 16, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Aug 20, 2024Routine2 foundation1 coreB

**Talked to staff about new packaging machine they got 2 months ago. Talked to manager about getting NSF approved equipment. Will follow up about its continued use.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

Observed broken paper towels dispenser at hand sink by door to the dining room. Had paper towels added to the side. Ensure there is working dispenser for paper towels so they can be accessbile 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed bottle of yellow toxic cotents in a spray bottle with no label. Manager added the sanitizer label to the bottle. Ensure that each cleaning product is labeled to reduce their misuse. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.15

Inspector's notes

Observed the side door going to outside doesn't fully close and catches on the door frame, leading to large amounts of hot air from outside getting in. Ensure that gap is filled to avoid pests from entering the faiclity as well. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected

Mar 7, 2024RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.**Talked to manager about mop sink drain, ice bucket storage techniques, and test strips expiration dates.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Confirmed email with manager.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: Not Participating,Signer: Karla P.

2023

Nov 27, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Confirmed email with manager.**Talked to manager about air gaps, and when to replace old shelving.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.A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation # 20,3-501.16, 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.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Antonio Lopez

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: 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. ---Observed no paper towels at front hand sink. Manager added more paper towels. Ensure there is paper towels at each hand sink at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

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 tomato salsa at 44F in front salsa bar. Manager said the items had been there for just over 4 hours. Manager embargoed foods. Ensure that all TCS foods during cold holding are kept at 41F or less. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

Aug 1, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Cold water available at every hand sink currently.Send to email on file.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Karla Peralta

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