Filiberto's Mexican Food
B°3050 E Queen Creek Rd, Gilbert 85297
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-80204
Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history9 on record
2026
Sep 11, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed inspection
Inspector's notes
Observed French fries cold holding in metal pan in the fryer area at internal temperature of 87 deg F. Manager discarded fries. 2nd consecutive violation Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation 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.
May 6, 2026Routine1 priorityB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed report
Inspector's notes
Observed pooled eggs cold holding at internal temperature of 59 deg F in bottom portion of reach in unit across from grill and observed horchata prepared with evaporated milk at internal temperature of 46 deg F. Manager discarded pooled eggs and placed large amount of ice in horchata restoring temperature to <41 deg F during 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.
2025
Oct 15, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jun 24, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed wooden utensil that was split and cracked stored above the prep sink. All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, easily cleanable, and in a state of good repair. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-502.11(A) and (C) - Core: Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices
Mar 10, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no CFPM on site 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
Sep 13, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed multiple spray bottles at the front counter and across from the 3 compartment sink without a label. PIC marked spray bottles with common name label at time of inspection. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies must be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers
May 7, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.*Please provide proper drain covers for 3 compartment sink prior to next routine inspection. Single use containers are not approved as drain covers.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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed at time of inspection.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Daniel
Jan 11, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.*Rinse spray arm for 3 compartment sink is below the rim of the sink and does not have a 1 inch air gap. Instructed PIC to raise the rinse spray arm for a 1'' air gap above the rim fo the sink prior to next routine 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed at time of inspection.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Daniel
2023
Sep 18, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.*Discussed replacing spring or shorten rinse arm for 3 compartment sink, so that there is a 1 inch air gap between the rim of the sink and rinse arm. Also discussed getting proper drain covers for basins of the 3 compartment sink, do not use single use containers as drain covers. 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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed at time of inspection.Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 10,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Daniel G
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1), P: 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.--- Observed cooked rice located in steam table with an internal temperature range of 108F-110F. The water in the steam table was low and the temperature of the water was 125F. Per PIC, the rice had been in the steam table for over 2 hours prior to inspection. PIC voluntarily discarded rice at time of inspection and added more hot water to the steam table. (see embargo form) All food held hot must be maintained at 135F or above at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →