PlateScore

Filiberto's Express

A

18933 E San Tan Blvd, Queen Creek 85142

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2404431

Score based on 5 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

97
Excellent

Queen Creek restaurant avg: 94

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Score over time

10006020252026Feb 19, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 9, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Dec 3, 2025 — Routine — score 89 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 1 core)Apr 28, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 5, 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 history5 on record

2026

Aug 5, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Inspection report sent by email.

Apr 28, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.

2025

Dec 3, 2025Routine2 foundation1 coreB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Provided cooling guidance documents.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed several wet wiping cloths stored throughout establishment. Moist cloths used for food contact surfaces must be kept in an approved sanitizing solution. Also observed 0 ppm of chlorine in sanitizer bucket. PIC drained and re-filled at time of inspection to proper sanitizer levels.

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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-202.12

Inspector's notes

Hot water for handwashing sinks were reaching a maximum of 75*f. PIC increased temperature on hot water heater and was able to bring temperature to 100*f at time of inspection.

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5-202.12 (A) - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Sinks, Installation. Proper temperature, Mixing Faucet. 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. 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. Addl Notes: Handsoap was not available at handwashing sink next to prep sink. PIC was instructed to restock soap at time of inspection. 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed pico de gallo enclosed in plastic container cooling in upright reach-in cooler. PIC removed lid at time of inspection. Discussed approved cooling methods. 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. Addl Notes: Observed pinto beans with an internal temperature of 109*f cooing in deep plastic container at room temperature. PIC stated beans had been cooling for more than 1.5 hours at time of inspection.

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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods being cooled in deep containers were transferred to shallow containers to allow for rapid cooling.

Jun 9, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

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

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-202.11

Inspector's notes

Observed can of RAID inside the facility. Manager removed the can. Ensure that pesticides are only applied by someone with a commercial pesticide applicator license at the facility. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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7-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use Predefined Comment: All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection.

Feb 19, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this 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 →