Filiberto's Mexican Food

8825 S Jewel St, Tempe, AZ 85284
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Filiberto's Mexican Food six times, with records going back to 2024. Filiberto's Mexican Food was last inspected on Apr 16, 2026. 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.

Restaurants in Tempe average 95, so Filiberto's Mexican Food is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

6
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 18, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: Observed heavy scoring, chips, and deep grooves on the cutting boards provided at the establishment. Please have cutting boards resurfaced or replaced
4-501.12
95
Aug 18, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 1, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 22, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 28, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed at beginning of inspection, employee coming out of restroom after using the facilities. Manager confirmed they used the bathroom. Employee proceeds to engage in food activites after entering the kitchen and didn't wash their hands after entering the kitchen. Talked to manager about handwashing policy and a 2nd handwashing is needed when entering kitchen after restroom use. Emloyee washed hands at the dedicated hand sink
2-301.14
Ice Used as Exterior Coolant, Prohibited as Ingredient (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 3 cans of employee drinks of energy drinks stored inside the ice making machine used for food. Manager removed the energy drinks and put them on the counter. Ensure that empoyees drinks do not touch ice used for food for customers
3-303.11
Plumbing system not approved or fixtures not cleanable (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed shut off nozzle attached to hose attached to mop sink with an AVB while the system was not in use. Manager removed the hose from faucet. Ensure that shut off valve is removed from atmospherica vacuum pressure mop sink when not in use
5-202.11(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 Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

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

Filiberto's Mexican Food most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tempe 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.

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.