Filiberto's Mexican Food

7116 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Filiberto's Mexican Food five times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Nov 4, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

The pattern that stands out is “removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents and other pests”, which has been cited two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Scottsdale restaurants. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 4, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly

Inspector notes: *2nd repeat* Observed dead cockroaches upstairs in living quarters area. Please clean by next routine

6-501.112

Aug 12, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly

Inspector notes: Observed two dead cockroaches in upstairs section near the back. Please clean up dead pest activity

6-501.112

Apr 14, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed carne asada improperly hot holding in hot well at 108*f. Container had minimal water submersion. PIC stated item had been in well for about an hour, item reheated to 165*f

3-501.16(A)(1)

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

Inspector notes: Front of house hand sink blocked by chair and broom, moved at time of inspection

5-205.11

Nov 13, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloths sitting out of sanitizer buckets on prep tables. Additionally observed the concentration of sanitizer in sanitizer buckets to range from 0-50 ppm chlorine as measured on chlorine test strips. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. PIC placed wet wiping cloths into sanitizer buckets and added chlorine to sanitizer buckets until they measured 50-100 ppm chlorine on chlorine test strips. Discussed increasing frequency at which concentration of sanitizer in sanitizer buckets is checked to ensure it remains within 50-100 ppm chlorine

3-304.14

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed flooring behind the prep area under the ice machine to be missing tiles, causing water to pool in the area and leaving the floor rough and not easily cleanable. Discussed with PIC having the flooring repaired so that it is smooth and easily cleanable. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-501.11

Aug 23, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed excessive organic matter build-up on the upper inner portion of the ice machine. Discussed with the person in charge that the cleaning frequency should be increased to prevent the accumulation of soil and debris

4-602.11(E)

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 Nov 4, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents and other pests” 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 Scottsdale?

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

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.

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