Whole Grain Natural Bread Co
A°1244 S Val Vista Dr, Mesa 85204
Food Establishment - Bakery · Permit FD-04901
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Inspection history6 on record
2026
Jun 8, 2026Routine1 coreA°
Discussed with PIC ADA's code in relation to animals inside the premise.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.
Inspector's notes
At time of inspection, no CFPM was on site. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.
Jan 5, 2026Routine1 foundation1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.
Inspector's notes
At time of inspection, no CFPM was on site. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.
Inspector's notes
Observed an unlabeled spray bottle near the dough prepping area. Per PIC, the spray bottle had water inside. PIC labeled container at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers
2025
Jun 23, 2025Routine3 coreA
report emailed.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
all trash cans in the facility restrooms were open/uncovered. please provide one covered trash can for the female restrooms. discussed with manager on duty Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-501.17 - Core: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered
Inspector's notes
observed some filled spray bottles in use in the bakery. inquired about the content. manager identified as water. please label the spray bottles. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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3-302.12 - Core: Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food
Inspector's notes
checked the wiping cloth sanitizer solution. noted at 0ppm for chlorine. showed staff. drained and refilled. chlorine at 50 ppm established. corrected Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Jan 15, 2025Routine1 priority5 coreB°
facility manager not present. report emailed to email on file.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
inquired regarding the facility Certified food manager. please ensure one staff available on duty during the hours of food service has obtained a food manager certificate/training. list of available resources at esd.maricopa.gov reviewed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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
Inspector's notes
observed in the bakery packaging area. staff picking up bread rolls and bread loaves, placing them inside the bags. all conducted with bare hand. discussed the importance of minimizing bare hand contact with on site rte food. staff washed hands, obtained single service food handler gloves. corrected Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of preventing bare hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) foods with the person-in-charge (PIC). Bare hand contact is not approved with ready-to-eat (RTE) food items. PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-301.11(B) - Priority: Preventing Contamination from Hands. 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.
Inspector's notes
multiple clear spray bottles filled . no identification. showed staff. labeled as water. corrected Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Predefined Comment: All bulk food items not easily identifiable must be labeled with common name of food. 3-302.12 - Core: Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food
Inspector's notes
observed facility had sanitizer towel bucket in the bakery food prep. checked concentration. noted at 0 ppm. per staff they utilize chlorine, reviewed with staff preparation and frequency changing the sanitizer soln. chlorine prepared at 50 ppm established. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Predefined Comment: All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. 3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Inspector's notes
observed at the north hand washing basin, in the bakery prep. area, food scoops placed inside the hand washing basin. please store utensils in a clean /dry place. discussed with staff. staff removed scoops. corrected
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Predefined Comment: In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. 3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
Inspector's notes
observed toward the back of the bakery, the FRP wall panels, and fans exhibiting accumulation of dust. please ensure panels are cleaned.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
2024
Jul 24, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
observed on site prepared crème filled pies in the front bakery self service at 51-53 deg f . showed manager on duty. manager removed pies. please ensure rte/tcs is kept at 41 deg f or cooler. see embargo
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Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. 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.
Inspector's notes
in the bakery prep. stations, observed 2 wiping towel buckets. checked for sanitizer. reading 0ppm. discussed with staff on duty. manager removed, drained and prepared fresh chlorine sanitizer 50 ppm sanitizer established. frequency of changing the sanitizer solution reviewed.
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Predefined Comment: All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. 3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Feb 20, 2024RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had0 _ Priority, 0_ Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.report emailed. 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Signer: Nathan-manager on duty,Award: Not Participating
Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →