Inspection Report

Business Name
Filiberto's Mexican Food
Business Address
1050 W CHANDLER BLVD CHANDLER AZ 85224
Permit Number
FD-41874
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
9/17/2024
Grade
B
Priority Violation
1
Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 16

Description: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and Sanitized

Comments:

Observed the can opener blade with old food residue stored in the holder at the prep table as clean as stated by the person in charge. Ensure the can opener is properly cleaned and sanitized after use prior to placing it in the holder as clean. Corrective Action: Food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized at time of inspection.

4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.

Violation #: 22

Description: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures

Comments:

Observed individual containers of red salsa stored on ice in a container by the drive through station measured between 45 and 52F. The person in charge stated the salsa was placed there 20 minutes prior. Ensure the salsas are maintained at 41F or below by placing more ice over the salsas and limit the quantity in the containers. Corrective Action: The container of salsa was placed in the walk-in cooler.

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: 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.

Violation #: 39

Description: Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and Display

Comments:

Observed a plastic bag used to hold the salsa buckets in the walk-in cooler on the storage rack with visible salsa and food residue. Remove the bag as it is not a cleanable surface and use other approved means to properly store salsa buckets. Corrective Action: Correct Prior to next Routine Inspection.

3-307.11 - Core: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination

Violation #: 41

Description: Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and Stored

Comments:

Observed the sanitizer solution measured at 25 ppm chlorine in the sanitizer bucket at the prep table. Ensure the sanitizer buckets are maintained at a concentration between 50 and 100ppm chlorine. Corrective Action: Correct Prior to next Routine Inspection.

3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

Violation #: 56

Description: Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Comments:

Observed an employee's keys and purse stored on the table above the canned vegetables. Ensure employee belongings are stored away from food prep and food storage areas. Corrective Action: The person in charge removed the purse and keys at the time of inspection.

6-305.11 - Core: Designation-Dressing Areas and Lockers

Comments/Details


Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
The inspection report was emailed to the person in charge.

Discussed pending repairs for the damaged hood filter on the left side of the hood.

"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.