Einstein Bros Bagels
A°1919 S Gilbert Rd, Mesa 85204
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-06406
Score based on 7 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history7 on record
2026
May 11, 2026RoutinecleanA°
Reviewed some FDA Food Code regulations with PIC.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.
2025
Jun 20, 2025Routine3 priority1 coreall corrected on siteD°
report emailed.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
observed final sanitizer basin in use was reading 0ppm on the test strip. informed manager. manager refilled sanitizer dispenser, quat ammonia was drained and refilled. quat at 200 ppm established. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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.
Inspector's notes
observed in the front service area, all reach in food coolers lids were left open, food pans were overfilled. product such as sliced deli ham, turkey, sausage patties and sliced cheddar cheese at 54-60 deg f . discussed with shift leader some of the strategies available. recommended not to overfill the food pans, suggested to place excess food in the walk-in cooler, suggested to keep reach-in cooler lids closed till an order placed. manager provided a coaching moment. all food in temperature danger zone was discarded. see embargo 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 concentrated chemical cleaners placed inside the food prep. sinks, while food containers in there. discussed with team leader. manager stated the chemicals are not supposed to be in the food prep. all removed and relocated to under the warewashing area. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage
Inspector's notes
noted wet wiping towels placed on employee back room chairs. also some of the wet towels placed on the food prep. floor. discussed with shift leader to ensure wet towels are stored in a designated sanitizer solution. also use of a hamper for wet towels not in use(to be washed) reviewed. manager discarded towels. also the facility manager prepared quat ammonia for newly used wiping cloth(200 ppm quat ammonia established) Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Jan 21, 2025Routine2 priority2 coreC°
Facility manager email revised in Tyler PC. report emailed.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
observed at te cookline, reach-in cooler, bags of chorizo patties at 52-54 deg f . also a pan of butter at 58 deg f . manager removed. discarded. please ensure rte/tcs is kept at 41 deg f . Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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
observed at the ware washing area, chemical cleaner concentrated gallon container placed on the same shelf as washed /airdrying food pans. chemical storage reviewed with manager on duty. manager relocated chemicals Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Predefined Comment: Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. All chemicals were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage
Inspector's notes
observed at the front service cookline, multiple wet wiping cloth left on the counters. discussed with manager on duty. manager removed wet towels, fresh multiquat sanitizer at 200 ppm established. corrected.
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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
at the front service food prep. station, some of the wall ceiling tiles removed/missing. showed PIC. please replace/repair the panels to smooth, easily cleanable condition. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Predefined Comment: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. 6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed
2024
Aug 7, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Jul 26, 2024Routine1 priorityB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
observed at the three compartment sink, sanitizer concentration at 0ppm. showed pic . manager placed a service order. re-inspection scheduled. manager will add sanitizer manually to ensure quat ammonia is at proper concentration,
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Predefined Comment: Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. Predefined Comment: Food-contact surfaces sanitized using quaternary ammonia must be sanitized with a contact time according to manufacturers specifications. Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (F1-2) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation. 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.
Feb 26, 2024RoutinecleanA°
This establishment not particiapating in awards, and had 0_ 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.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Aaron facility manager
2023
Sep 6, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) _ AGrade and had 0_ 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.Award: A,Signer: Zack-facility manager
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 →