Filiberto's Mexican Food

1727 W Glendale Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

Inspectors have visited Filiberto's Mexican Food six times, with records going back to 2024. On Feb 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

The city-wide average sits at 97, which Filiberto's Mexican Food's 86 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspection History

Feb 9, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Toxic materials not used according to law or manufacturer instructions (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed warewashing in three-bay sink with sanitizer concentration above 200 ppm chlorine. Discussed approved use of sanitizers with the person-in-charge (PIC). Sanitizer must be used at concentrations and in an approved manner per manufacturer instructions, 40 CFR 180.940, and 40 CFR 180.2020. Sanitizer was diluted to between 50 and 100 ppm chlorine at time of inspection

7-202.12(A-B)

Sep 8, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage

Inspector notes: Observed wet pans stacked tightly on drying rack. All equipment and food contact surfaces must be air-dried after properly cleaning and sanitizing. Correct prior to next routine inspection

4-901.11

May 19, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 11, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 7, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Storage-Other Personal Care Items (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee drinks, food stored next to and above open containers of food for service in the restaurant in the prep cooler by the cook line and the walk in cooler. Observed employee personal items such as cell phones and earphones stored over prep cooler with open food containers and food prep area. Discussed with the person in charge to properly label employee food items and personal items to be stored in designated area seperate from food, food equipment, and food prep areas. The person in charged moved all employee items to designated area

7-209.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed in use ice scoops stored between uses on top of the fountain drink drain cover. The ice scoops were used to handle ice for consumption and the food contact surface of the ice scoop was in direct contact with the drain cover. Discussed proper betweeen use storage of in use utensils. The person in charge replaced the ice scoops with clean ice scoops to be stored in a clean and sanitized container next to the ice bins

3-304.12

Jul 24, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager on site at the time of inspection

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 Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

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

Filiberto's Mexican Food most recently scored 86 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 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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