MCSO Food Factory

3150 W Lower Buckeye Rd, Phoenix 85009

Food Establishment - Bakery · Permit FD-08126

Score based on 13 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 23, 2026.

100

Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history17 on record

2026

Aug 18, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Inspection conducted with RS 1569. Discussed baking sheet cleaning frequently.

May 21, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Feb 19, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.

2025

Nov 4, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed pest management with person-in-charge.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.13

Inspector's notes

Observed floor coves in walk-in cooler in disrepair. 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed

Aug 20, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

May 20, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Feb 3, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Nov 4, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection conducted with RS#815.

Aug 14, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection conducted with RS #871A remodel is planned to replace and install new bread proofing machine which may require an application and plans to be submitted, and/or additional permits. Please submit an application Applications with supporting documentation, with supporting documentation, should be submitted via the customer portal "Permit Center" online at maricopacountyazenergovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home.

May 15, 2024Routine1 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection was conducted with RS 1261.Inspection report was printed and emailed to the PIC at the time of inspection.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Heather Hollister

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.12

Repeat Violation Core-4-602.12, C: Cooking and Baking 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. Pieces of baked bread were observed on the baking sheet trays that were set aside as clean. Observed food debris on the dough mixer that was cleaned on the previous day. Please ensure food contact surfaces of baking equipment are cleaned to sight and touch prior to being stored as clean. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

Jan 25, 2024Routine1 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection conducted with RS #863Inspection report printed and emailed.At this time, the bakery food assembly wrap line has been moved and is now in the food assembly room.Award: A,Signer: Gary Heath

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.12

Core-4-602.12, C: Cooking and Baking 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.... Bread trays were on racks with large pieces of bread encrusted on the trays nd new wraps on top of dried bread. Please ensure that baking trays are cleaned (wash, rinse, and sanitize) every 24 hours. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Oct 25, 2023Routine1 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report provided via email & printout; confirmed delivery onsite Inspected with R.S. 1167On 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Heather Hollister

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods----During inspection observed a metal plate in the cold room of the bakery to be in disrepair/partially hanging. Per the person in charge the metal plate on the wall will be repaired. Please ensure to maintain facility in good repair at all times. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Sep 1, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Received confirmation & supporting documentation that violation [#8] for the inspection conducted on 7.19.23 has been corrected. The supporting documentation was added to the permit file. The advisory report was provided via email.

Aug 16, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

A phone call was received from the person in charge (PIC), H. Hollister, with updates regarding the hot water in the handwash sinks (violation #8). The PIC stated they are still working on repairing the remaining handwash sinks. Per PIC, they are still waiting for parts to fix/repair the sinks and are working with FMD to resolve this issue.

Aug 3, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

A phone call was received from the person in charge (PIC), H. Hollister, with updates regarding the hot water in the handwash sinks. The PIC stated they have fixed/repaired the hot water in approximately half of sinks. The PIC stated they are currently waiting for parts to fix/repair the other sinks.

Jul 26, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

A voicemail from the person in charge (PIC), Heather Hollister, was received earlier today stating they had to order parts for the handwash sinks. The PIC did not provide an ETA on the parts, but stated they will notify us as soon as the handwash sinks are repaired. The PIC stated there is a least one working sink in the area.

Jul 19, 2023Routine1 foundation1 coreB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection was conducted with RS 1261Inspection report was emailed and received by the PIC at the time of inspection. 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-682Award: B,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Gary Heath

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Repeat Violation Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions....Observed black material adhering to the ceiling panels above the production area. The person in charge (PIC) was shown the areas the need cleaning. Please clean prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-202.12

Priority Foundation-5-202.12 (A), Pf: Handwashing Sinks, Installation; Proper Temperature, Mixing Faucet. 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. Three of the metered faucet handwash sinks were dispensing water at 122*F-127*F. The person in charge (PIC) began working on the issue, but could not resolve it at the time of inspection. Please ensure metered faucets have a temperature of 100-110*F to allow for adequate handwashing. A re-inspection will be conducted within 10 days to ensure the issue is addressed. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

This address holds 8 food permits

Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 23, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →