Bak & Jo Bakery And Coffee
B°2820 E University Dr, Mesa 85213
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-24-02253
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Inspection history4 on record
2026
Feb 13, 2026Routine1 priority2 coreall corrected on siteB°
report emailed.
Inspector's notes
proper use by date strategies reviewed with manager on duty. observed in the facility walk-in cooler, pans of sliced turkey, 1-23, sliced cheese, 2-1, and 2-3, and pans of ham 2-3. manager removed pans. a coaching moment was provided by manager to staff. MCESD date marking guidance document reviewed. provided . Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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
checked sanitizer buckets. noted at 0ppm. frequency of changing sanitizer solution reviewed. manager drained and refilled. chlorine at 50-100 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 front hand washing station, floor drain slowly draining. discussed with manager. manager cleaned and serviced the system strainers. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
2025
Jul 30, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.
Feb 19, 2025Routine4 priority1 coreall corrected on siteD°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed: Written employee illness policy and written fecal/vomit clean up procedure; also discussed cooling cooked food items.
Inspector's notes
Raw shell eggs observed stored over milk and tortillas in walk-in. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. 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 dishwasher sanitize various food containers and utensils for less than 10 seconds and not completely immersed. PIC had the dishwasher rewash and sanitize items. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Food-contact surfaces sanitized using chlorine sanitizer must be sanitized with a contact time of least 10 seconds. Item must be completely immersed. PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-703.11 - Priority: Hot Water and Chemical-Methods; Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces. 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
TCS pistachio filling observed on prep table at 54F. All TCS items must be kept at 41F or below unless being used. PIC put item into walk-in.
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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. Predefined Comment: 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Various TCS food items in walk-in and make table (see embargo form) were observed past the 7 day maximum hold time. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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
Several wet wiping clothes observed on prep table. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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
Inspector's notes
Latex gloves observed in kitchen area. PIC removes all boxes of latex gloves. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Latex gloves are not approved for food handling. MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 2, Reg. 5a - Latex gloves may not be used in direct contact with food.
2024
Apr 9, 2024Routine1 coreA°
New business owner inspection.Met onsite with Kary K.The establishment was open at the time of inspection.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.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 US Mail, for further instructions please refer to the printed invoice. No operating permit is valid, until the permit fee is received by the Department. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.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.Award: Not Participating,Signer: KK
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods (1) Provide a mop hanger at the janitorial sink. (2) Re-caulk the 3-comp sink and restroom sink. (3) Remove all unused items from the kitchen. (4) Provide a dry storage sign on the door of the un-used walk-in freezer. 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 →