PlateScore

Filiberto's Mexican Food

A

1440 N Dysart Rd, Avondale 85323

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2503653

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.

99
Excellent

Avondale restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

10006020252026Sep 30, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 5 core)Feb 25, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 27, 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

May 27, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

Feb 25, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

2025

Sep 30, 2025Routine5 coreA

New owner routine inspectionNo County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment/operation has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the permitting process, issuance of this permit, and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the annual operating permit fee to the Department’s Administrative Services. Fees paid up to this inspection approval do not include the annual operating permit fee. Per MCEHC Chapter I, Regs 4 & 5, no person shall conduct an operation or operate an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so.It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes. PAYMENT with a credit/debit card can be made on-line via the Permit Center using the invoice number at "Pay Invoice". Please provide a biohazard spill kit. Please check the balance between the hood suction and the makeup air and see if it can be balanced better.Permit issued Eating and Drinking Class IV 10+ Seating.

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

Inspector's notes

Please address the following items: 1). Make the drive through window self-closing. The motor is not working. 2). Please see if you can close the gap between the front doors with a better fitting astragal. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-306.12

Inspector's notes

Protect the food in the self-service cold well and install a horizontal panel over the well as the ceiling is open to structure. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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3-306.12 - Core: Condiments, Protection

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-101.11

Inspector's notes

Please repair the corroding side panels of the ice machine and provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-101.11 (B-E) - Core: Characteristics- Multiuse; Durable, Nonabsorbent, Smooth, Easily Cleanable

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Please ask coke to replace the dual check valves on the carbonators or inspect the check valves and tag them stating they are working properly. One of the check valves is corroded. The other option is to have the reduced pressure zone backflow valves upstream tested and certified. The dining room soda station was not in use because the backflow valve was leaking. Both stations had a RPZ and dual check valve installed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-303.11

Inspector's notes

Light was measured at 10-12 Footcandles at the three-compartment sink. Please increase the intensity and provide at least 20-Footcandles. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-303.11 - Core: Intensity-Lighting

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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 →