Carniceria Y Panaderia La Estrella
B819 E Broadway Rd, Mesa 85204
Food Establishment - Bakery · Permit FD-08370
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
Jul 14, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.
Inspector's notes
Observed handwashing station located near the 3 compartment sink completely blocked by multiple buckets of bavarian creme filling. PIC removed all buckets at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Predefined Comment: PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection.
Jan 14, 2026Routine1 coreA
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.
2025
Jun 18, 2025Routine1 foundation3 coreall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
observed paper towel dispenser for bakery hand washing basin was empty. informed manager. manager obtained paper towel. 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 at the bakery, prep. area, spray bottles filled. inquired about the contents. manager identified and labeled as food grade oil. labeled during the inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-302.12 - Core: Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food
Inspector's notes
observed wet wiping cloth left on the bakery prep. stations. discussed with manager on duty. all removed. designated sanitizer chlorine solution at 50 ppm established. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Inspector's notes
observed at the time of inspection, inspector proceeded to wash hands at the bakery food prep. area, hand washing station. noted water from the under the hand washing basin discharging to bakery floor. the pipe to p-trap was not connected. informed manager. manager contacted a servicing . pipes were properly reconnected and sealed. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Jan 23, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation3 coreB°
report emailed.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
please obtain one certified food manager for the establishment. resources on esd.maricopa.gov reviewed with manager on duty 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
unable to get paper towel at the bakery food prep. hand washing basin. showed manager. manager. found a key for paper towel dispenser. service by manager Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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. Addl Notes: at the time of inspection, hand washing station was blocked off with bakery supplies, manager on duty removed all articles. corrected. please ensure the hand washing basin is available and accessible.
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Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. 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
in the bakery food prep. station, observed chemicals placed on the same shelf and above food containers. discussed with manager. wd-40 and disinfectant spray bottles were relocated by manager to a designated area. corrected 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
assorted food plastic and Styrofoam container filled with ingredients. per manager all related to spices for bakery. all removed , bottles marked as water, 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 wet wiping cloth left on the counters. discussed with bakery staff /manager to keep wet wiping cloth in a sanitizer solution. manager prepared chlorine at 50 ppm . towel removed. 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
2024
Jul 3, 2024RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jan 8, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) _ A Grade and had _ 0Priority, _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: Hector Oriz-person in charge
2023
Jul 25, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) _ AGrade and had _ 0Priority, _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: Fernanda-staff on duty
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 →