Inspection Report

Business Name
Filiberto's MexicanFood

Business Address
15504 W BELL RD SURPRISE AZ 85374

Permit Number
FD-79082

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
3/8/2026

Grade
A

Priority Violation
0

Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 2

Description: Certified Food Protection Manager

Comments:

2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Addl Notes: At the time of inspection there was no Certified Food Protection Manager on site. Per manager, the general manager who works during the week has his. Manager provided general manager's certification at the time of inspection. The establishment shall have a Certified Food Protection Manager on site during all operating hours to ensure adequate coverage is in place to mitigate foodborne illness risk factors. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Violation #: 38

Description: Insects, Rodents and Animals not Present

Comments:

6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected Addl Notes: Observed a significant gap underneath the exterior door leading to the dumpsters. The establishment shall maintain all outer openings of the establishment sealed to prevent the introduction of pests into the kitchen. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Violation #: 47

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

Comments:

4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Addl Notes: Observed the door of the walk-in refrigerator unable to close properly. The gaskets on the door appear to be in need of repair and additional repairs may be necessary to fix the issue. The establishment shall repair the walk-in refrigerator door so that is closes fully. All food items, as well as ambient air temperature, were within proper parameters at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Violation #: 55

Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean

Comments:

6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Addl Notes: Observed an accumulation of dirt, dust, and other debris along the fan covers of the walk-in coolers condenser unit. The establishment shall clean the fan covers at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of debris and to prevent potential contamination of open foods in the walk-in refrigerator. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Addl Notes: Observed multiple deficiencies within the establishment including floors, walls, and sections of cove base. Observed section of tile flooring cracked, missing, and separated near the back corner of the kitchen near the walk-in refrigerator. Observed sections of tile cove base throughout the establishment in need of repair, replacement, or resealing. In addition observed a section of fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) wall near the hot and cold holding stations of the kitchen that has begun to separate from the wall. The establishment shall repair all sections listed above to produce a smooth, easily cleanable surface in the kitchen and to prevent harborage conditions for pests. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Comments/Details

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

"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.