Filiberto's Mexican Food

5512 W Glendale Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Filiberto's Mexican Food has six inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 19, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

By comparison, the average Glendale facility scores 97, putting Filiberto's Mexican Food on the weaker side. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 19, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed cooked chorizo with an internal temperature of 77F cooked at 5AM time of inspection was 9:45AM. All TCS foods improperly cooled were reheated to 165°F to restart cooling process using approved cooling procedures. 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

Oct 14, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 15, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 17, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Certified Food Protection Manager Certificate unavailable at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Nov 15, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee don pair of disposable gloves without washing hands before handling the gloves. Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC)

2-301.14

Sep 18, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No paper towels available at handwashing sink in kitchen. Person in charge provided roll. Handwashing sinks shall have hand drying provisions available at all times

6-301.12

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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 Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

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

Filiberto's Mexican Food most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Glendale average of 97.

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 one violation 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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