Poliberto's

5021 W Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85035

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Poliberto's five times, with records going back to 2024. On Jan 20, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near zero violations per visit across recent inspections.

The city-wide average for Phoenix sits at 97, putting Poliberto's on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 20, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 7, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 27, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Food storage containers not labeled with contents

Inspector notes: Observed some bulk food containers missing adequate labeling. Ensure to properly label all bulk food containers with common name for proper identification

3-302.12

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed old food debris in hard to reach areas throughout facility including, behind equipment, under equipment, dry storage, under three compartment sink, mop sink area , floor sinks and inside walk-in refrigeration and freezer units

6-501.12

Mar 6, 2025

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Capacity-Quantity and Availability (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Internal temperature of 85*F for hot water at initial time of inspection. Operator proceeded to adjust boiler at time of inspection. Hot water was verified 110*F at three compartment sink. Ensure to always maintain hot water 100*F at three compartment sink during hours of operation

5-103.11

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: Observed a few ants in shelving unit on prep table. Ensure to contact pest control for control of ants in food establishment

6-501.111(A-B,D)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed pooling water inside bottom of two door refrigeration unit. Refrigeration verified at 41*F or blow. Ensure to repair an eliminate any condensation leaks and maintain in good repair

4-501.11

Oct 23, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

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

Inspector notes: Observed ice scoop stored directly on top of ice machine. Scoops may be stored on a regularly cleaned surface. Ice scoop was washed and placed on a regularly cleaned surface

3-304.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Poliberto's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Poliberto's on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Poliberto's compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Poliberto's most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Poliberto's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Poliberto's have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Poliberto's 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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