Filiberto's Mexican Food

1270 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ 85281

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Filiberto's Mexican Food five times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 28, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tempe restaurant scores 95. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 3, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 15, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: An opened bag of sugar was stored directly on the floor in the kitchen. Also, a bag of onions was stored directly on the floor in the storage area behind the Asian restaurant. Do not store food items directly on the floor. The manager then moved these items onto shelves

3-305.11

Apr 4, 2025

Routine

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

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Open containers of ready-to-eat (RTE) salsas were stored below several boxes of raw shell eggs in walk-in refrigerator. RTE foods must be stored above raw animal proteins to prevent cross-contamination. Visible existing contamination was not observed during the inspection. Person in charge (PIC) moved the salsas to a higher shelf to correct during the inspection

3-302.11(A1-2)

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed ice scoop stored laying flat in container of ice at soda tower. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection

3-304.12

Oct 16, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed dishes soaking in the sanitizer compartment of the 3-compartment sink. The person in charge indicated that these dishes were sanitizing a in a chlorine sanitizer; observed a measured concentration of 0 ppm chlorine. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. Person in charge added chlorine so it had a measured concentration of 100 ppm

4-501.114(A-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 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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