Filiberto's Mexican Food

3033 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk Grade: B

Inspectors have visited Filiberto's Mexican Food seven times, with records going back to 2024. Filiberto's Mexican Food was last inspected on Feb 17, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “certified food protection manager”, which has been cited three times.

That's lower than the typical Phoenix restaurant, which scores around 97. The record reflects steady performance over time.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pozole in approximately 20qt size pot cooling in walk-in fridge with an internal temperature of 61*F. Cook stated that it had been made at 3am. Pot of pozole was rapidly cooled to 34*F by adding ice as an ingredient and using an ice bath. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means
3-501.15(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Observed freezer near back door to be dripping water onto the floor. Seal on left door in disrepair and fan inside freezer observed to have ice accumulation. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
4-501.11
86
Oct 21, 2025
Food AMC Trainings
No violations found.
100
Oct 10, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 22, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager present at 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
Apr 18, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Fish not frozen to destroy parasites
Inspector notes: Observed establishment to serve ceviche from raw shrimp cooked with lime. Person in charge was unable to provide parasite destruction at time of inspection. Parasite destruction records or letter from supplier are required for all non-exempt fish served raw or undercooked at establishment. Must provide parasite destruction letter from supplier prior to re-inspection
3-402.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager present at 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)
82
Jan 10, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed establishment to have no certified food protection manager present at the 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
Aug 23, 2024
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 Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains seven 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 three 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 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.