Filiberto's Mexican Food

15541 W Roosevelt St, Goodyear, AZ 85338

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

Inspectors have visited Filiberto's Mexican Food eight times, with records going back to 2024. Filiberto's Mexican Food was last inspected on Jan 27, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

“Cooling, heating, and holding capacities-equipment” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 98, which Filiberto's Mexican Food's 90 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 27, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed knife with red residue on the blade stored as clean in the knife block. Spoke with kitchen associate and the knife was placed in the dish area to be washed. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch

4-601.11(A)

Sep 9, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food thawed using improper method

3-501.13

Jun 16, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed a deep, metal pot inside the walk-in refrigerator containing cooked Birria. The Birria registered an internal temperature of 65°F. Per manager, the food item was cooked and placed in the refrigerator the night prior to the time of inspection. 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. The manager voluntarily discarded the food at the time of inspection

3-501.14

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee beverage in a styrofoam cup without a lid in the kitchen area. The employees of the establishment shall keep personal drinks with lids on them in an area separate from customer food to prevent any potential contamination. The manager discarded the employee drink at the time of inspection

2-401.11

Apr 23, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 11, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time

Inspector notes: Observed cooked chicken in the walk-in measuring with an internal temperature of 59 degrees F. Per kitchen staff, the chicken was prepared yesterday. Discussed alternative cooling methods

3-501.14

Aug 15, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 8, 2024

Reinspection

1 major violation.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Repeat violation. This is the second consecutive violation. Upon arrival to establishment, the prep-style refrigeration unit has not been adequately fixed. The unit is registering an ambient air temperature of 45°F. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. *Reinspection will take place on, or before, Monday August 19th

4-301.11

Jul 31, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed reach-in refrigeration unit located on the prep-line holding at a temperature of 50°F. Per manager, this issue has already been identified and are waiting on repairs. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Instructed manager to move Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) food items out of the unit and to the walk-in refrigerator until repairs have been made

4-301.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the establishment did not have a certified food protection manager on site. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

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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 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “cooling, heating, and holding capacities-equipment” 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 Goodyear?

Filiberto's Mexican Food most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Goodyear 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 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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