PlateScore

Filiberto's Mexican Food

C°

13972 N 83rd Ave, Peoria 85381

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2502735

Score based on 4 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

67
Fair

Peoria restaurant avg: 97

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Score over time

1000602026Mar 17, 2026 — Routine — score 64 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Mar 27, 2026 — Re-Inspection — score 64 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Apr 6, 2026 — Re-Inspection — score 69 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 22, 2026 — Routine — score 69 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)69
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history4 on record

2026

Jul 22, 2026Routine2 priority1 coreC°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cooling foods back to 41*F within two hours of prepping or portioning.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no certified Food Protection manager on site during 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.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed portioned red and green salsa in glass front cooler by drive through winder at 51*F. Cold hold foods to be 41*F or lower. Person in charge had items discarded by staff. Advised staff to check temperatures using a metal stem thermometer. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Second Consecutive Violation

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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.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-203.11

Inspector's notes

Observed pesticide for flying insects on lower shelf of prep table holding soda fountain by drive through window. Pesticides are not permitted for use in food establishments. Spray can was discarded by person in charge.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-203.11 - Priority: Poisonous or Toxic Material Containers-Container Prohibitions 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Apr 6, 2026Re-Inspection2 priority1 coreC°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Back refrigerator holding drinks and salsa observed to be holding food at 40*F,

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

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 Addl Notes: Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed chile Verde at steam table along grill line at 125*F hot hold of food to be at 135*F or greater. Food was embargoed and discarded at time of inspection. Advised staff to monitor temperatures using a metal stem thermometer 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.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed carrot and peppers cooked and cooled in back refrigerator by drive thru window at 64F. Also observed green and red salsas in same refrigerator at 60*F. Cold hold of food to be at 41*F or lower. Items were embargoed and discarded at time of insoection. Observed prepared beef tacos in walk in cooler dated 3/16 at 45*F. Cold hold of food to be 41*F or lower during storage. Tacos were embargoed and discarded at time of inspection. Advised staff to monitor temperatures using a metal stem thermometer. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of 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.

Mar 27, 2026Re-Inspection2 priority1 foundation1 coreC°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.During reinspection, it was observed that the fans and condenser area had built up ice reducing the flow of air in unit. Operator will unplug unit and defrost. No Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) Foods were observed to be out of temoerature at time of site visit. Advised staff to remove salsa and cream based cake from unit until repaired.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

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 Addl Notes: Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed chile Verde at steam table along grill line at 125*F hot hold of food to be at 135*F or greater. Food was embargoed and discarded at time of inspection. Advised staff to monitor temperatures using a metal stem thermometer 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.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed carrot and peppers cooked and cooled in back refrigerator by drive thru window at 64F. Also observed green and red salsas in same refrigerator at 60*F. Cold hold of food to be at 41*F or lower. Items were embargoed and discarded at time of insoection. Observed prepared beef tacos in walk in cooler dated 3/16 at 45*F. Cold hold of food to be 41*F or lower during storage. Tacos were embargoed and discarded at time of inspection. Advised staff to monitor temperatures using a metal stem thermometer. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of 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.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed back glass door refrigerator by drive thru winder with an ambient temperature of 61*F. Equipment must be set at a temperature that will hold food at 41*F. Staff informed owner that refrigerator was not working. Cold items such as salsa, and carrots and peppers packed on ice and held for max 4 hours until repair is made. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Re-inspection to be completed on or before March 27, 2026 to verify repair of refrigerator.

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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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.

Mar 17, 2026Routine2 priority1 foundation1 coreC°

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

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 Addl Notes: Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed chile Verde at steam table along grill line at 125*F hot hold of food to be at 135*F or greater. Food was embargoed and discarded at time of inspection. Advised staff to monitor temperatures using a metal stem thermometer 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.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed carrot and peppers cooked and cooled in back refrigerator by drive thru window at 64F. Also observed green and red salsas in same refrigerator at 60*F. Cold hold of food to be at 41*F or lower. Items were embargoed and discarded at time of insoection. Observed prepared beef tacos in walk in cooler dated 3/16 at 45*F. Cold hold of food to be 41*F or lower during storage. Tacos were embargoed and discarded at time of inspection. Advised staff to monitor temperatures using a metal stem thermometer. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of 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.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed back glass door refrigerator by drive thru winder with an ambient temperature of 61*F. Equipment must be set at a temperature that will hold food at 41*F. Staff informed owner that refrigerator was not working. Cold items such as salsa, and carrots and peppers packed on ice and held for max 4 hours until repair is made. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Re-inspection to be completed on or before March 27, 2026 to verify repair of refrigerator.

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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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.

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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 →