PlateScore

Filiberto’s Mexican Food

A

10749 E Apache Trl, Apache Junction 85120

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2502870

Score based on 3 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

91
Excellent

Apache Junction restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602026Jan 8, 2026 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 20, 2026 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Sep 2, 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 history3 on record

2026

Sep 2, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted. Inspection report emailed.

May 20, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed bacon. Bacon that is cooked until crispy is non-TCS and does not require refrigeration. Discussed making sure bacon is cooled to 41*F if it is going to be stored in the cooler so it does not heat up surrounding items. Inspection report emailed.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed ham in the reach-in cooler on the cook line with an internal temperature of 49*F when measured with a probe thermometer. According to person in charge, ham had been in the cooler for 2 hours. Bacon stored next to the ham had been cooked earlier and had warmed up the ham next to it. All TCS foods must maintain internal temperatures of 41*F and below. Ham was moved to the walk-in to rapidly cool at time of inspection. 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.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed low flow of hot water at the hand sink behind the register. Observed hot water faucet at three compartment sink leaking when turned off. Please repair so that hand sink has adequate flow of hot water and three compartment sink does not leak. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

Jan 8, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cleaning frequency of can opener. Inspection report emailed.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed containers of raw chicken and raw pork above ready-to-eat items such as cheese, pico de gallo, and sauce packets. All raw animal foods must be stored below ready-to-eat foods to prevent contamination. Raw meats were rearranged and stored below at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

Please replace toilet seat in the women's bathroom with a U shaped toilet seat prior to the next routine inspection, as noted on plan review approval inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods

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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 →