Einstein Bros Bagels
A5894 W Thunderbird Rd, Glendale 85306
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-05947
Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history6 on record
2026
Apr 28, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Jul 30, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
SECOND consecutive. Observed milk (54°F), cold brew (53°F), dairy-based shakes (55°F), tea (55°F), and lemonade (54°F) cold holding above 41°F in the medium-sized low refrigerator across from the cash register. The refrigerator measured 54.5°F on the min/max thermometer. All thermometers were calibrated with staff at time of inspection. Alerted the manager who discarded any Time Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) that had been in the unit overnight (see embargo). Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. A work order was placed on the refrigerator at time of inspection. Discussed cold holding requirements with staff. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation 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
Observed various TCS and non-TCS foods cold holding above 41°F in the medium-sized low refrigerator across from the cash register. The refrigerator measured 54.5°F on the min/max thermometer. All thermometers were calibrated with staff at time of inspection. Alerted the manager who discarded any Time Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) that had been in the unit overnight (see embargo). Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. A work order was placed on the refrigerator at time of inspection. Discussed cold holding requirements with staff. A reinspection will occur on this unit in 10 days. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.
Apr 10, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed requirements for crispy bacon left out at room temperature.
Inspector's notes
Observed employee handwashing sink, by the checkout station, without paper towels available. An employee replaced the paper towels at time of inspection. Discussed maintaining soap, paper towels, and a trash basin near ALL the handwashing sinks. Handwashing sinks to be ALWAYS maintained unobstructed and accessible. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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
Observed regular milk (50°F) and chocolate milk (50°F) in the tall grab-and-go cooler above 41°F. The manager stated the milk had been in the tall grab-and-go cooler overnight (see embargo). The tall grab-and-go cooler measured at 44.6°F on the min/max thermometer. The manager plans to call their third-party servicer to repair the tall grab-and-go. Milk will be placed in the other grab-and-go cooler until the tall grab-and-go can maintain at or below 41°F. Discussed the importance of maintaining all Time Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods at or below 41°F. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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
Observed wiping cloths sitting in 0 PPM quat by the check-out station. The wiping buckets were filled more than 4 hours prior to measurement. 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
2024
Jul 10, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Apr 30, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed frequency of washing, rinsing and sanitizing surfaces in contact with Time Temperature Control (TCS) for Safety foods (ex. cutting boards). All surfaces at room temperature which are in contact with TCS foods must be cleaned at least every 4 hours. Discussed ceiling requirements with staff. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report provided via email; confirmed delivery onsite.Check out the AMC Toolbox at https://www.maricopa.gov/4533/English-AMC-ToolboxOn July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. 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) 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.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Spencer Smith
2023
Nov 14, 2023Routine1 coreA
This establishment received an A grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed report On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit cardand 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)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative changerequest form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Spencer Smith,Embargo Lbs: 0
Repeat Violation Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Observed lots of food matter/ debris, crumbs in floors of walk in refrigeration, reach in units on line and generally throughout kitchen. Clean more frequently. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd
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 →