Baci Italian Bistro
C°8830 E Germann Rd, Mesa 85212
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-01985
Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history9 on record
2026
Apr 29, 2026Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to staff about time control, cold holding/new freezer unit, and how to use in-use utensils.
Inspector's notes
Observed employee cutting raw chicken and adding it to a pan with their glove, then proceeds to plating and other tasks in the kitchen without washing their hands or changing their gloves. Manager talked to the employee, and immediately washed their hands. Talked to manager about handwashing. Ensure that handwashing is occurring going from raw animal products to other tasks in the kitchen. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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
0 ppm bleach at the dishwasher in the bar area. Manager changed out the empty container, now at 50-100 ppm bleach. Ensure that all bleach dishwashers are at 50-100 ppm at all times of operation. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Facility has an additional main dishwasher as well and set correctly.
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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.
2025
Dec 9, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to staff about dessert source, employee cup requirements, test strips, and policy for par-cooked foods.
Inspector's notes
Observed facility is using tongs and putting them on oven doors at knee level. Employee pants are touching the food part of the utensils, then using the utensil again in foods for customers. Talked to manager on site about utensil storage. Ensure that utensils are kept in clean areas, and not along exposed equipment, hood frame or other areas that would lead utensils to come in contact with dirty surfaces. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
Aug 25, 2025Routine1 foundationB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked about shellfish tags, air gaps, and dishwashing policy.
2-301.15 - Priority Foundation: Where to Wash. 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.
May 1, 2025Routine2 priority1 foundationC
Inspector's notes
Observed employee going from dirty dishes to clean dishes at the hand sink. Manager had employee immediately wash hands. Ensure handwashing occurs going from dirty to clean tasks. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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 no paper towels at hand sink by the dish area. Manager refilled the empty dispenser. Ensure there is paper towels at each hand sink at all times. 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 end of faucet at dish area is below the flood rim level. Talked to manager about backflow. Ensure that end of faucet is always at least 1 inch above the flood rim level. Correct within 3 days. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. **Visited site on 5-1-25. Faucet has been repaired. Ensure that all faucets are at least 1 inch above the flood rim level of the basin.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.13 - Priority: Backflow Prevention, Air Gap
Apr 23, 2025Routine2 priority1 foundationC
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed employee going from dirty dishes to clean dishes at the hand sink. Manager had employee immediately wash hands. Ensure handwashing occurs going from dirty to clean tasks. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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 no paper towels at hand sink by the dish area. Manager refilled the empty dispenser. Ensure there is paper towels at each hand sink at all times. 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 end of faucet at dish area is below the flood rim level. Talked to manager about backflow. Ensure that end of faucet is always at least 1 inch above the flood rim level. Correct within 3 days. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.13 - Priority: Backflow Prevention, Air Gap
2024
Dec 9, 2024Routine3 priority1 coreall corrected on siteD
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed dishwasher handle dirty and then clean dishes without washing his hands. PIC discussed with dishwasher when to wash his hands. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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 raw shell eggs stored above cut peppers in the walk in cooler. Discussed proper storage and PIC moved eggs. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.
Inspector's notes
Observed dish machine in dish pit at 25ppm chlorine sanitizer concentration. Discussed with dishwasher utilizing 3 comp sink until repair is made. PIC called for service of machine. 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 two wet bowls stacked on top of each other in the dish pit area. Discussed air drying of all equipment before stacking them together to avoid bacterial growth. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-901.11 - Core: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required
Sep 24, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed two spray bottles with chemicals without labels. Discussed labeling all chemicals to prevent misuse. PIC labeled bottles. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers
May 1, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Of note: Establishment is preparing infused garlic oil for self-service at tables. PIC stated fresh garlic and oil are infused in a container in the walk in cooler before filtering out and placing the oil in shaker bottles at tables. Advised PIC that fresh garlic oil is TCS and requires refrigeration. Advised PIC to purchase a commercially produced garlic oil or keep under refrigeration. Advised PIC to portion into cups for single-use service to customers. A copy of the report was emailed to the manager.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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-181Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 3,Signer: Krista Gregory
2023
Dec 19, 2023RoutinecleanA
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 sent by email.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Mike Anderson
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 →