Einstein Bros Bagels
A°9880 S Rural Rd, Tempe 85284
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-06553
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 history8 on record
2026
Mar 30, 2026RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.
2025
Jul 24, 2025Routine2 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Accumulation of food debris on hinges and gaskets of reach-ins, on floor of freezer and under the 3 comp sinks and dry storage rack. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
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Repeat Violation 4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Repair material on floor of back walk-in rough and pocketed, allowing debris accumulation and in some areas in the kitchen. 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.
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Repeat Violation 6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability
Apr 3, 2025Routine1 foundation2 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Accumulation of food debris on hinges and gaskets of reach-ins, on floor of freezer and on speed racks. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
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Repeat Violation 4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Hash brown, sausage, Florentine and other TCS bagels under time control (at 75*F to 80*F) not marked with the discard time. All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection. Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control. Reviewed time control requirements with the manager.
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3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3) - Priority Foundation: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Repair material on floor of back walk-in rough and pocketed, allowing debris accumulation. 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.
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6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability
2024
Oct 15, 2024Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Violation has been corrected. Backflow prevention valves have been installed on the waterlines for the coffee maker and espresso machine.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Oct 8, 2024Routine2 priority1 coreC°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Shredded cheese and sliced pepperoni stored double panned in a plastic container in a pan in the top of the cold table at 46*F and 48*F internally and liquid egg in a carton in a pan in the cold table top at 45*F internally. . All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. 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
Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection 10/15/24.
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Repeat Violation Establishment has an espresso machine and a coffee maker with waterline connections and no backflow preventer apparent along the lines. All water connected, non-carbonated beverage dispensers must have an approved backflow device such as an inline dual check meeting ASSE 1022 standards. Provide an approved backflow device prior to re-inspection. All testable backflow devices must be certified. PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-203.14 - Priority: Backflow Prevention Device, When Required
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Accumulation of debris under service counter, under the 3 comp sink, on shelves under the prep table, on the floor of the walk-in freezer and in the cabinet under the coffee machine. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Apr 1, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Back flow preventer has not been installed, but manager stated the machine has been taken out of service and is being removed. Please contact the inspector when the machine has been removed.No County legal action will result from this advisory.Emailed report to the store address. On 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.
Mar 21, 2024Routine3 priorityD°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had three Priority, no Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed report to the store address.Reviewed illness policy, temperatures, date marking, proper glove use, dishwashing and calibrating thermometers with the manager On 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: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA-RLC ,Signer: Ethan Sanchez
PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When to Wash......Employee wearing glove cracked raw shell eggs then touched utensils and serving equipment without washing hands. Manager had the employee wash hands and had the touched surfaces sanitized. 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. PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.12, P: Cleaning Procedure. ....Employees washed hands for less than 10 seconds. Manager had employees wash hands properly, for at least 20 seconds. 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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-203.14, P: Backflow Prevention Device, When Required....Establishment has an espresso machine with a waterline connection and no backflow preventer apparent along the line. Please provide a backflow preventer on the waterline prior to reinspection 3/28/24. Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained....Drain under the 3 comp sink leaking into a pan on the floor. Please repair. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Jul 25, 2023Routine3 coreA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had no Priority, no Priority Foundation and three Core violations on this inspection.Reviewed handwashing/glove use and illness policy with manager.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed report to the store address.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.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager. No certified manager present . A CFM is required to be present whenever food is handled.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Signer: Mahlikah Richards
Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment.....The door gaskets on the front reach-in are broken. Please repair/replace. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils.......Heavy accumulation of food debris on condiment lids and containers, shelves under the bagels and under prep table, inside cold table drawers and reach-ins, of dust and food debris on dry storage shelves. Please maintain clean. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-6-101.11, C: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas.........Floor under the 3 comp sink and in the back walk-in are damaged and have been repaired with rough, unsealed patches. Please repair properly to be smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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 →