Filiberto's Mexican Food

531 E Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85204
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

The health department has logged six inspections at Filiberto's Mexican Food, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 16, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “sanitizers, criteria-chemicals”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Mesa restaurant scene, where the average is 95, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 9, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Checked facility sanitizer solutions. noted at black on contact, exceeding 200 ppm. discussed the proper sanitizer mixture to ensure onsite sanitizer is prepared at 50-100 ppm. manager discarded all sanitizer. chlorine at 50 ppm established
7-204.11
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pans of cooked chicken in the deep plastic tubs, covered inside the walk-in cooler. temperature at 69-70 deg f in the center of the plastic bucket. per facility manager, prepared during the night shift yesterday. 2 tier cooling reviewed. use of smaller metal pans, and ice bath strategies discussed. manager discarded tcs food
3-501.14
Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pans of cooked diced potatoes in the front reach-in cooler/grill line at 64-68 deg f . asked manager regarding the preparation. per manager potatoes prepared in the morning. unable to identify exact time of cooking/frying and dicing. manager placed diced cooked potatoes on a flat metal pan and placed in the shelf near the walk-in fan blowers. 41 deg f established. guidelines for time as a measure of food safety control reviewed. also suggested not to overfill the potatoes pans in the cookline grill area. please verify cooling steps. manager provided coaching to the cookline staff
3-501.15(B)
70
May 22, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer concentration in use at exceeding 200 ppm for chlorine. flashing black on test strip. discussed with manager the proper chlorine concentration. manager drained and refilled sanitizer. Chlorine at 50 ppm established
7-204.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towel at the employee kitchen hand washing station. informed manager. paper towel was refilled
6-301.12
78
Feb 3, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At the food prep. hand washing station. no paper towel. informed manager. refilled . paper towel provided
6-301.12
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At the food prep. stations, observed the wet wiping cloth were left on the tables. please ensure wet wiping cloth are kept a in a designated sanitizer solution. chlorine buckets at 50 ppm established
3-304.14
86
Sep 30, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 30, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Handwashing sink water not at required temperature
Inspector notes: In the front service area, hand washing basin, the hot water valve not functioning. manager will place a work order. re-inspection scheduled. please ensure hand washing station is supplied with warm and cold water. 9-10-2024
5-202.12(A)
Live animals present in food establishment
Inspector notes: Observed in the kitchen and the dining area, excessive flies present. per facility GM, just starting today. use of a certified integrated pest control reviewed. re-inspection scheduled. 9-10-2024. manager will contact a pest control service company
6-501.115
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: Observed in the kitchen and the front entry area, multiple ceiling panels removed. also noted pans of cooking ingredient directly below the ceiling area with missing panels. suggested to re-install the proper ceiling panels. use of lids for the ingredient containers reviewed. manager obtained food pan lids for dry ingredients, salt, sugar, other powders
6-201.13
78

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 Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “sanitizers, criteria-chemicals” 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 Mesa?

Filiberto's Mexican Food most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Mesa average of 95.

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.

How often is Filiberto's Mexican Food inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Filiberto's Mexican Food is inspected around four times per year on average.