Filiberto's Mexican Food

3940 N 107th Ave, Avondale, AZ 85392

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Filiberto's Mexican Food has been inspected seven times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 16, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “certified food protection manager” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Avondale restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Jan 16, 2026

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Jan 14, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In walk-in cooler a 5-gallon bucket of salsa measured an internal temperature of 55'F. Per person in charge salsa had been made approximately 8 hours prior. As salsa had not cooler within 6 hour time frame it was embargoed. Reviewed establishment's cooling procedures with person in charge, discussed more effective methods of rapid cooling. Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling

3-501.14

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: Establishment uses bleach as sanitizer. No chlorine test strips available on site. Provided a small quantity to use temporarily. Ensure that chlorine test strips are available prior to reinspection

4-302.14

Capacity-Quantity and Availability

Inspector notes: Establishment does not have hot water available as water heat is broken. Per person in charge a repairman has already examined heater and will have it repaired 1/16. Per person in charge water in boiled on stove to supply hot water for warewashing and handwashing. Ensure that water heater is repaired and hot water is available at all sinks prior to reinspection on 1/16 at 2PM

5-103.11

Food thermometer not available or accessible

Inspector notes: Establishment not able to provide a probing thermometer. Ensure that a stem thermometer (either digital or analog that measures from 0'F-220'F) is available for use prior to reinspection

4-302.12

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Nov 25, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

3-304.12

Aug 27, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Flat of raw, shelled, eggs found stored atop covered food container of BFT

3-302.11(A3-8)

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Utensils (i.e. knives, spatulas, tongs etc.,) found stored between food prep cooler and freezer. Properly store food equipment in a manner to prevent food contact surface from becoming potentially contaminated

3-304.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Door seal gasket on 3-door food prep cooler showing signs of disrepair

4-501.11

Apr 24, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Drain line to north wall hand sink in disrepair

5-205.15(B)

Dec 9, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: Floor and wall junction surface of mop sink showing signs of disrepair

6-201.13

Sep 9, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Filiberto's Mexican Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Filiberto's Mexican Food on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Filiberto's Mexican Food?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Filiberto's Mexican Food.

How does Filiberto's Mexican Food compare to other restaurants in Avondale?

Filiberto's Mexican Food most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Avondale average of 98.

Has Filiberto's Mexican Food's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Filiberto's Mexican Food have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Filiberto's Mexican Food means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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