Filiberto's Mexican Food
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
90
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Filiberto's Mexican Food, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 20, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “certified food protection manager” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Compared to other Phoenix restaurants (averaging 97), there's room to close the gap. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: 3rd Repeat Violation. At time of inspection, no certified food protection manager (CFPM) was on the premises. A CFPM is required to be on the premises at all times of operation. Please have a CFPM present for the next inspection
2-102.12(A)
Ventilation Hood Systems, Drip Prevention
Inspector notes: Observed the drip pan missing on the hood vents directly above the gas stove. Dripping of collected grease and oils could lead to contamination of foods. Please have drip pan replaced on hood vents
4-204.11
90
Mar 19, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In the walk in cooler, observed a container of diced, cooked potatoes cooling on the shelving. Potatoes were at 115*F. Per employees the potatoes were cooked and placed in the walk in to cool 5 hours prior. Cooling, TCS foods must be cooled from 135*F to below 70*F within the first two hours of cooling. Because the potatoes were not cooled below 70*F within the first two hours, they were embargoed. Discussed cooling methods and provided cooling handouts to manager
3-501.14
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 2nd Repeat Violation. Upon inspection of the 3 compartment sink, observed dishes soaking in sanitizer at 0ppm of chlorine. Chlorine sanitizer must be kept between 50 and 100 ppm. Sanitizer was remade to proper concentration and dishes were re-sanitized
4-501.114(A-E)
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Upon initial inspection of the walk in cooler, it was holding at 46.4*F. After 20 minutes of limited use, the walk in cooled to 45.1*F. Because of this, many TCS foods in the walk in were above 41*F. Per employees, walk in cooler was out of temperature last night and this morning. A technician was onsite and has repaired the walk in approximately an hour and a half prior to the beginning of the inspection. All cold holding equipment actively being used for TCS foods must remain 41*F or below. Inspector will follow up tomorrow to ensure that the walk in cooler is working at or below 41*F
4-301.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: 3rd Repeat Violation. At time of inspection, no certified food protection manager (CFPM) was on the premises. A CFPM is required to be on the premises at all times of operation. Please have a CFPM present for the next inspection
2-102.12(A)
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: Observed multiple cutting boards that are heavily used and scored. Cutting surfaces must remain smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. Once the cutting boards are heavily scored, they become difficult to clean properly. Please have cutting boards replaced
4-501.12
Ventilation Hood Systems, Drip Prevention
Inspector notes: Observed the drip pan missing on the hood vents directly above the gas stove. Dripping of collected grease and oils could lead to contamination of foods. Please have drip pan replaced on hood vents
4-204.11
58
Oct 29, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the three compartment sink in use with a chlorine sanitizer. Sanitizer was at 0ppm concentration at time of inspection. Per employee it was made approximately 5 hours prior. employee remade the sanitizer to the correct concentration (100 ppm). Instructed employees to change/remake sanitizer once the concentration drops below 50 ppm
4-501.114(A-E)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: 2nd Repeat Violation. Observed no certified food protection manager (CFPM) on the premises at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on site at all times of operation. Please have a CFPM present at the next routine inspection
2-102.12(A)
82
May 9, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Prohibited toxic material present in facility
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: On the back chemical storage shelving observed a box of rodenticides. Instructed employee to have the rodenticides removed from the establishment
7-202.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: At time of inspection no certified food protection manager was present on the premises. A CFPM is required to be on the premises at all times of operation. Please have a CFPM present for the next routine inspection
2-102.12(A)
Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly
Inspector notes: Observed glue traps with several dead roaches on them in the dry storage closet. Please have dead insects cleaned up more frequently
6-501.112
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Observed the door handles and gaskets on the prep cooler in the kitchen falling off and broken. Please have doors repaired. Equipment must remain in good repair
4-501.11
78
Feb 4, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed broken down ice machine and stove in the back. Talked to staff about removal schedule. Ensure that unused equipment is removed from the facility
6-501.114
95
Oct 23, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager at establishment during 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)
95
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 20, 2026. The public record contains six 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 five 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 90 out of 100, which is lower than 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 three 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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