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Einstein Bros Bagels

B

4972 S Power Rd, Mesa 85212

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-03572

Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

89
Good

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

100060202420252026Jan 23, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 21, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 3, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 4, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 25, 2026 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 6, 2026 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)84
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history11 on record

2026

Aug 6, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed sanitization schedule of blender cups, blender cups that use dairy must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized every 4 hours. Discussed wiping cloth storage and time as a control labeling. Inspection report emailed. Inspection conducted with RS #1274.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

**2nd consecutive violation** Observed employee using the POS tablet to take an order and proceed to scoop ice without washing hands. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Manager informed employee and employee discontinued ice scooping and food related 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.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed hot water at prep sink turned off due to the water shutoff valve under the sink leaking when turned on. All plumbing fixtures must be in good repair and able to provide hot water to all sinks. Please repair hot water valve prior to the next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

Feb 25, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no CFPM on site at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed employee handle trash, go outside to take trash out, come back inside the establishment, then proceed to put gloves on to make customer orders without washing his hands. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. 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.

2025

Aug 4, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jan 3, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was e-mailed.

2024

Aug 21, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed employee touch her face, grab a dry cloth, dip it into sanitizer sink, clean the microwave and then don gloves to work with food. Asked employee to remove gloves and wash her hands. Discussed washing hands anytime tasks are changed or whenever you touch any part of your body. 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.

Jan 23, 2024RoutinecleanA

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.Report delivered by email and inspection rights signed for by Holly M. 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: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Holly Mejia

2023

Dec 12, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean

Final construction inspection.Construction is compete and approved.Address the following items prior to opening:(1) Re-install the self-closure device on the back door.(2) Provide a mop hanger at the mop sink. This establishment/operation has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the permitting process, issuance of this permit, and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the annual operating permit fee to the Department’s Administrative Services. Fees paid up to this inspection approval do not include the annual operating permit fee. PAYMENT with a credit/debit card can be made via phone at 602-506-6824, Option 2. Per MCEHC Chapter I, Regs 4 & 5, no person shall conduct an operation or operate an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit/debit card can be made on-line via select “Pay a Fee” at esd.maricopa.gov. Please note that if you select payment via online, the annual operating permit fee invoice may take up to 7 business days to post online. Also, checks and money orders are accepted via US Mail. If you select payment via 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.Report emailedNo county legal action will result from this inspection.

Dec 6, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean

Equipment inspection.Construction is about 90% complete.Walked site with GC***ok to stock and train Report emailedNo county legal action will result from this inspection.

Dec 1, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean

Initial plumbing inspection.Construction is about 90% complete.Walked site with Superintendent (1) Provide a separate line line at the mop sink for chemical connections.(2) Finish flashing off the walk-ins where they meet the walls.(3) provide coved base and self closing door for the restroom.(4) Provide a double check backflow assembly isolating the oven. Have backflow tested.(5) Route the ice machine drain line to the floor sink.(6) Remove the stainless protectant from behind the oven.Please continue with construction according to plans, stipulation letter, and inspections. For final approval, have all work completed, have hot water available to all sinks, have all refrigeration maintaining proper temperatures, and have all local municipality approvals.Please call (602) 527-0893 for a final inspection at 100% completion of project or if an additional onsite walk-through is needed. Report emailedNo county legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: DB

Oct 17, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean

Construction inspection.Construction is at underground plumbing.Request an in-wall, rough plumbing inspection when ready Report auto emailedNo county legal action will result from this inspection.

Aug 11, 2023Reviewnot scoredclean

Construction visit.Nobody on-site.Report auto emailedNo county legal action will result from this inspection.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →