Filiberto's Mexican Food

620 E Carefree Hwy, Phoenix, AZ 85085

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Filiberto's Mexican Food four times, with records going back to 2025. Filiberto's Mexican Food was last inspected on Apr 8, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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

Restaurants in Phoenix average 97, so Filiberto's Mexican Food trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 8, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major 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: In the walk-in cooler, observed cooked chicken in sauce/62-64F and cooked pinto beans/47. Both were prepared the day before. 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. Reviewed cooling procedures and emailed guidance document. All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection

3-501.14

Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed three unlabeled chemical spray bottles. Common names of contents were labeled at time of inspection

7-102.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The person in charge onsite is not a certified food manager. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Oct 24, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 16, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sanitization towel in handwash sink, blocking the drain. Handwash sinks must be maintained in a state to promote handwashing and only used for handwashing. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing

5-205.11

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed walk-in fridge in establishment at 52°F ambient temperature at time of inspection. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Per PIC, walk-in was under maintenance for less than an hour prior to inspection. PIC completed maintenance and the walk-in fridge showed 39°F ambient temperature by the end of the inspection

4-301.11

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed frozen chicken thawing under still water in the prep sink. All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. PIC switched to an approved thawing method at time of inspection

3-501.13

Mar 31, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

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 Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Filiberto's Mexican Food most recently scored 74 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 two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Filiberto's Mexican Food means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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