Inspection Report

Business Name
Filiberto's Mexican Food

Business Address
5249 E BROWN RD MESA AZ 85205

Permit Number
FD-66384

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
10/30/2023

Grade
B

Priority Violation
1

Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 22

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 fried beef tacos holding 74F and tacos with cooked beef holding 53F in a container on the table across from the fryer. The cook stated that these menu items are the specials of the day and were cooked 15 minutes prior. The items are sold frequently throughout the day. Discussed using 4 hour time as control for any TCS food items that are preferred to be held out of temperature control. Discussed requirements for a 4 hour time as control policy with the staff. Emailed the operator a guidance document if they wish to use this holding method.

Also observed containers of red salsa holding 45F and green salsa 51F by the drive through window. The establishment was out of ice and an employee delivered ice during the inspection. The ice was placed into the container of salsa. Discussed keeping the salsa containers in the refrigerator if there is no available ice. 4 hour time as a control is also permitted if the salsa holding is properly documented in the policy. TCS food items must remain at 41F or below when cold holding.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 46

Description: Gloves Used Properly

Comments:

Core-MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 2, Reg. 5d, C: Latex Gloves

Observed a box of latex gloves stored near the assembly line. Please use non-latex gloves only, to prevent allergic reactions/food contamination.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Violation #: 55

Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean

Comments:

Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods

Observed the prep sink and hand sink across from the 3 compartment sink with parts that are unattached to the wall. Please repair/reseal.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Violation #: 56

Description: Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Comments:

Core-6-403.11, C: Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for Eating/Drinking/Smoking

Observed an employee bag stored above boxes of tortilla. Employee moved the item to a designated area. Personal belongings must be stored in designated areas to prevent contamination.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Comments/Details

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspection was emailed

Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager* 2ND REPEAT VIOLATION
**Owners not present and are out of town, per PIC

The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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)
Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824.

Signer: Jazmin Lopez,Embargo Lbs: 0,Award: B

"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.