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Filiberto's Mexican Food

2439 E Union Hills Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85050
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Public records show seven inspections at Filiberto's Mexican Food stretching back to 2024. Filiberto's Mexican Food was last inspected on Jan 13, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “equipment food - contact surfaces and utensils-frequency” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Filiberto's Mexican Food scores about where you'd expect for a Phoenix restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed build up of dark organic matter in ice machine near ice shoot and on the soda nozzles at the soda fountain by the drive thru. In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, they must be cleaned at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or organic matter. Second consecutive repeat violation
4-602.11(E)
95
Oct 14, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: Observed a knife in the walk in cooler on top of vegetables. Observed a cup used as a scooper for dried peppers. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection
3-304.12
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed an accumulation of organic matter on the top interior of the ice machine. Discussed with PIC that the ice machine should be cleaned at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of organic matter
4-602.11(E)
90
May 29, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 7, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 12, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No Certified Food Protection Manager certificate was available for verification. PIC said they had taken the course and exam, but were still waiting for their certificate in the mail. Please provide this information prior to next routine inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
95
Jun 28, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Insect control devices improperly placed or designed
Inspector notes: Observed multiple fly lights/zap lights throughout establishment with one observed above clean dish storage racks and one above shelfing holding gloves and paper towels. The fly lights observed were not enclosed and have the potential of dead pests falling from light. Replace lights with fly lights that maintain dead flies and do not set up lights above clean storage areas, food, and food contact surfaces
6-202.13
95
Jun 19, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed spray nozzle attached to end of hose downstream from AVB at mop sink without an air gap or other testable backflow prevention device. Observed water coming from hose when PIC removed nozzle and leak was observed from AVB when PIC removed spray nozzle. Spray nozzles and other shut off valves may not be attached downstream from an AVB as it is not an approved system and could lead to pressure buildup and possible contamination of water supply. Remove spray nozzle from hose when not in active use
5-205.15(A)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked rice in metal container sitting on top of another lidded item outside of hot holding table. Rice was observed at 108*F. PIC stated rice was re-heated 3 hours prior. PIC voluntarily discarded rice. Hot held TCS food must be kept at or above 135*F. Discussed with PIC ensuring hot held items are properly stored inside hot well and to monitor temperatures
3-501.16(A)(1)
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed inside unit of lone prep table on cookline at 45-47*F. Unit was observed holding various TCS items. Instructed PIC to contact maintenance to service the unit. Cold holding units holding TCS items must be kept at or below 41*F or otherwise working in a capacity to hold TCS items at or below 41*F. A reinspection will be conducted on Friday, 6/28
4-301.11
Insect control devices improperly placed or designed
Inspector notes: Observed multiple fly lights/zap lights throughout establishment with one observed above clean dish storage racks and one above shelfing holding gloves and paper towels. The fly lights observed were not enclosed and have the potential of dead pests falling from light. Replace lights with fly lights that maintain dead flies and do not set up lights above clean storage areas, food, and food contact surfaces
6-202.13
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed handles of utensils sitting in contact with various food products throughout establishment. PIC removed utensils from food at time of inspection. Handles of in use utensils may not be stored in contact with the food product to prevent spread of pathogens
3-304.12
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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 Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “equipment food - contact surfaces and utensils-frequency” 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 Phoenix?

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

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.

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