Filiberto's Mexican Food

1845 E Guadalupe Rd, Tempe, AZ 85283

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Across the available record, Filiberto's Mexican Food has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 28, 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 zero violations each time.

Among Tempe restaurants, the typical score is 95; Filiberto's Mexican Food is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 17, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 28, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: There was an open large container of salt in the storage area. The manager then covered the salt with aluminum foil. Keep all food items closed or covered while not in use

3-305.11

Apr 29, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: The interior of the ice machine lid had food debris on its surface. Maintain clean at all times

4-602.11(E)

Covering Receptacles

Inspector notes: One of the ice machine lids was left open. Maintain lids closed at all times

5-501.113

Sep 27, 2024

Routine

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

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed in hot holding well by the industrial large can holder to be holding cooked beans with an internal temperature of 129*F. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Per PIC the beans were hot holding for longer than 4 hours. All TCS foods improperly hot held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection

3-501.16(A)(1)

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed in the reach in unit behind the fryer area to have pazole (cooked pork and broth) with a date mark of 9/19. Discussed with PIC RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection

3-501.18

Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed Time as a Public Health Control (TAPHC) used on beef tacos and on beef rolled tacos. Discussed with PIC TAPHC requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control. Per PIC the tacos and rolled tacos were placed under TAPHC 10 minutes prior to inspection. PIC placed a 4 hour time stamp and a TAPHC policy was created with assistance at time of inspection

3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)

Single-use articles reused

Inspector notes: Observed several 5 gallon sour cream buckets filled with chopped lettuce and different salsas. Discussed with PIC single-use food containers are intended for single-use and may not be re-used for storage of food

4-502.13(A)

Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed

Inspector notes: Observed at three compartment sink, hand washing by drive thru and prep sink to have missing caulking or blue to black organic matter along the caulking on the wall and splashguards. Discussed with PIC to remove and replace all caulking to keep a smooth cleanable surface

4-402.11

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 Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains five 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 zero violations 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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