Inspection Report

Business Name
Filiberto's Mexican Food

Business Address
6030 N 35TH AVE PHOENIX AZ 85017

Permit Number
FD-28200

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
5/7/2024

Grade
Not Participating

Priority Violation
2

Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 22

Repeat Violation

Description: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.

Observed salsa in buckets by front counter in small containers with an internal temperature of 51. Person in charge states that thy were put out about three hours ago. Had person in charge put salsa in walk in fridge to cool down to temperature.

Observed cooked shredded beef and diced pico de gallo with an internal temperature of 48. Person in charge states that items were prepped yesterday. Had person in charge discard items being held out of temperature longer than 4 hours. Discussed proper more efficient cooling methods.

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

Violation #: 23

Description: Proper Date Marking and Disposition

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Disposition. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.

Observed cooked Machaca meat and Suela with date marks from 4/30 and 4/27 with the current date being 5/7. Ready to eat foods to not exceed the 7 day marc with the first day being prepared being day one. Had person in charge discard items during inspection.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Comments/Details

No County legal action will result from this inspection.
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.
Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during hours of operation
A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation # [20], [3-501.16], which has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was offered to the person in charge and was denied. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action.
Emailed to person in charge.

Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 30,Signer: Alexis Lopez

"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.
Violation Category	Grade A	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade D	Grade D
Priority	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	1	1	2	2	2	more than 2	more than 3
Priority Foundation	0	1	2	3	4	0	1	2	5	3	4	0	1	2	more than 3	more than 0

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