Inspection Report

Business Name
Filiberto's Mexican Food
Business Address
4035 S ARIZONA AVE CHANDLER AZ 85248
Permit Number
FD-15292
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
1/8/2024
Grade
Not Participating
Priority Violation
0
Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 10

Repeat Violation

Description: Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and Accessible

Comments:

Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing.-- Observed a metal pot and a plastic pitcher sitting in the basin of the hand wash sink located near the steam table. Employee removed the items from the hand wash sink. A handwashing sink must be maintained so that it is always accessible for employee use and may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

Violation #: 39

Repeat Violation

Description: Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and Display

Comments:

Core-3-305.11, C: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises-- Observed multiple cooked food items stored in

plastic containers without lids near the fryers, near the hand wash sink, and near the walk-in cooler. Employee provided lids for

the containers at time. Food must be protected from

splash, dust, and other potential contamination.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 4th

Violation #: 47

Repeat Violation

Description: Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and Used

Comments:

Core-4-201.11, C: Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength-- Observed RPZ catch funnel replace with a foam funnel.

Please provide a metal or another approved material for the funnel used for the RPZ prior to next routine inspection.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

Violation #: 49

Repeat Violation

Description: Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Clean

Comments:

Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils ---- Observed cardboard being

used on metal shelves, throughout establishment, holding tortillas and other food items; also observed carboard and shelves to

have an accumulation of grease. Please remove the cardboard and clean the equipment to sight and touch; and food contact

surfaces must be designed, constructed and maintained so it is are smooth, easily-cleanable, durable and non-absorbent.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd

Comments/Details

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.

Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager--- No certified food protection manager (CFPM) available onsite at time of inspection. Per the current adopted FDA food code, there must be a CFPM on site for all shifts while operating. Obtain a certified food protection managers certification prior to the next routine inspection. (4th consecutive violation)

On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.
If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:
• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or
• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,
o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)
o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)
o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)
o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)
If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website
https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.

No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Report emailed at time of inspection.



Award: Not Participating,Signer: Laura E Taenorio

"A" for Food Safety

Through our grading system, Maricopa County Environmental Services Department provides at-a-glance indications of how food establishments perform during food safety inspections. This system is designed to grade food establishments in terms of food safety requirements and provide recognition to those who choose to participate.

How does it work?

The issuance of grade cards to food establishments is based on voluntary participation. The person in charge, who is present during the inspection, will be asked whether they would like to participate in the Grading System. This will be decided prior to each inspection. If an establishment does not participate in the Grading System, Not Participating or NP will appear on the inspection report, and the inspection will still occur. If an establishment does participate, a grade of A, B, C, or D will be determined at the conclusion of the inspection using the Grading System chart below. Participating establishments will then be provided with a grade card that can be posted in the establishment. The status of the establishment’s grade will also appear on the Restaurant Ratings page of the department’s website.

How can I determine the grade?

The Grading System chart can be used to determine grades earned for establishments that do not participate. Grades are determined by the number of Priority and Priority Foundation violations received at the time of inspection. Violation types are defined in general terms below.

Definitions

Priority Violation
Major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury (e.g. Food employees do not properly wash hands when required).
Priority Foundation Violation
Minor violation that does not directly contribute to an increased risk of foodborne illness but failure to correct this violation may lead to the occurrence of a priority violation. For example, hand washing soap and paper towels not available at hand wash sink (may lead directly to food employees not properly washing hands when required).
Core Violation
Minor violation that relates to general maintenance and sanitation (e.g. No sign reminding employees to wash hands).
Cutting Edge Program
All county food-related establishments can partner with Maricopa County to implement a proactive approach to reducing foodborne illness risk factors by implementing food safety systems that include policies, training, and verification processes. Partners enrolled in the Cutting Edge Program receive an A+ when an A is earned.
Grading System The matrix below is used to grade food inspections under the voluntary grading system.
A B B B B B B B C C C C C C D D
Priority 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 2 2 2 2 3
Priority Foundation 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 5 3 4 0 1 2 3 0

Any legal action for a pattern of non-compliance or permit suspension results in a D.