Super Carniceria Don Filo's

1533 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ 85281
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Meat Market
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Super Carniceria Don Filo's seven times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 13, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

The city-wide average sits at 95, which Super Carniceria Don Filo's 90 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed no air gap at the drainage pipes from the 3-compartment sink (rinse/sanitize basins) at time of inspection. Discussed with PIC about extending the pipe to the floor drain and providing a 1" air gap from the flood rim of the floor drain at time of inspection. or to install a studor vent at time of inspection. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times
5-205.15(B)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Observed torn gasket on the door to the walk-in fridge at time of inspection. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) about replacing gasket at time of inspection. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
4-501.11
90
Sep 18, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 12, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chorizo stored above raw whole beef and pork, container of raw chicken stored above raw chorizo, packaged cooked ham stored below raw beef, and containers of marinade used for raw beef stored below raw chorizo in walk-in. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. Person-in-charge (PIC) properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Establishment has guidance posted on proper storage of raw animal proteins
3-302.11(A1-2)
86
Mar 11, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food obtained from unapproved source
Inspector notes: Observed packaged carne seca with no marks of inspection. Person in charge indicated the product was acquire from a distributor; invoice was provided at time of inspection. All food must be obtained from an approved source as defined by law. Person in charge must provide proof that these animal proteins are from an approved inspected source
3-201.11(A-B)
86
Nov 4, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food debris in crevice of meat saw. Person in charge indicated that the meat saw had been cleaned. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Discussed with person in charge ensuring that the meat saw is fully cleaned without leaving any food debris on it. Person in charge had an employee rewash, rinse, and sanitize the meat saw
4-601.11(A)
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket with 25 ppm chlorine sanitizer. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection
3-304.14
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Person in charge indicated there was no Certified Food Protection Manager onsite at time of inspection. Establishment was open and operating. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Super Carniceria Don Filo's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Super Carniceria Don Filo's on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Super Carniceria Don Filo's compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Super Carniceria Don Filo's most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Tempe average of 95.

Has Super Carniceria Don Filo's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Super Carniceria Don Filo's have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Super Carniceria Don Filo'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.