Safari Bakery and Cafe
A°5042 E Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix 85008-4230
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-48607
Score based on 12 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history14 on record
2026
Aug 6, 2026Routine2 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed 3 compartment sink set up.
Inspector's notes
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. 3rd repeat.
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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
Inspector's notes
Observed build-up occurring on equipment in the kitchen. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Mar 6, 2026Routine1 priority2 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed water damaged wood shelving underneath the 3-compartment sink. Please replace and must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-101.11 - Core: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas
Inspector's notes
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. 2nd Repeat.
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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
Inspector's notes
Observed beef stored in the freezer in a trash bag. Use of non-food grade bags (including to-go bags and trash bags) is not approved for storage of open food items to prevent migration of deleterious substances. The owner moved the beef into zip-lock bags. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-102.11 (A)(1) and (B)(1) - Priority: Characteristics-Single-Service and Single-Use; Migration of Deleterious Substances; Safe
2025
Aug 18, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Observed reach in cooler maintains internal ambient temperature of 40F as measured by inspector min/max thermometer.
Aug 6, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed obtaining additonal probe food thermometer and to maintain in a a clean easily accessible area.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager onsite at the time of 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed TCS food items with internal temperatures between 55-67F in the single door reach-in cooler in the back kitchen. TCS food items included cooked ground beef, cooked green beans, raw shelled eggs, and dairy milk. The person in charge stated the food items had been placed into the reach-in cooler approximately 2.5 hours ago.
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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. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed single door reach-in cooler with minimum ambient temperature of 55F as measured by inspector thermometer. The person in charge discontinued use of the reach-in cooler pending service repairs.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Predefined Comment: Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed establishment utilizes latex gloves for food handling. Discussed restricted use of latex gloves for food handling. The person in charge discontinued use of latex gloves at the time of inspection.
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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 2, Reg. 5a - Latex gloves may not be used in direct contact with food. Predefined Comment: Latex gloves are not approved for food handling. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Feb 14, 2025Routine1 foundation3 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed food employee in the kitchen during food preparation allow a customer in the food prep area.
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2-103.11 (A-N) and (P) - Priority Foundation: Person-In-Charge-Duties; Performs Assigned Duties Predefined Comment: A person-in-charge is required onsite at all times, must demonstrate adequate knowledge, and perform all duties as required. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Inspector requested for the customer to leave food preparation area. Inspector also explained to PIC food safety and procedures.
Inspector's notes
Observed facility without Certified Food Manager during hours of operation.
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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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed the bottom of the reach in cooler in the rear of the facility and reach in cooler across from grill station with soil accumulation.
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Repeat Violation 4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed behind grill and along cove base molding of facility soil accumulation.
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Repeat Violation 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter Addl Notes: Observed facility front display area with accumulation of unused equipment. Facility shall be maintained free of unnecessary items that are no longer being used. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
2024
Oct 3, 2024Routine2 foundation5 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed facility without clean up of vomiting and diarrheal instructions and or bio kit.
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2-501.11 - Priority Foundation: Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events. 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. Predefined Comment: Written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is required onsite at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Violation has been corrected by inspector providing instructions on clean up of events.
Inspector's notes
Observed food employee bottled water on the prep table and not contained in a cup with a lid and a straw.
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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco Predefined Comment: To ensure food safety, prevent physical contamination and the transmission of disease; employee eating, drinking, beverage storage, and using tobacco must be done in an approved area. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: PIC moved employee consumables to the designated area and will retrain on proper eating, drinking, and tobacco use.
Inspector's notes
Observed facility without goat meat soup and beef soup prepared on 10/01/24 without a date marking.
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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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. Predefined Comment: RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. The person in charge provided a discard date of 10/07/24
Inspector's notes
Observed facility without common label name on bulk flour and oil, Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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3-302.12 - Core: Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food Predefined Comment: All bulk food items not easily identifiable must be labeled with common name of food.
Inspector's notes
Observed facility wet wiping cloths siting out side of wiping cloth solution on top of counters in the front of the facility.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection by storing wiping cloths in sanitizing solution with the correct level of chlorine solution.
Inspector's notes
Observed shelving units at the facility front counter with soil accumulation.
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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed within the facility soil accumulation underneath stove, mixer, and both reach in coolers in the rear of the facility.
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Repeat Violation 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Clean the facility and develop cleaning schedule that will preclude soil accumulation.
Aug 1, 2024Routine1 foundation2 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed working containers of disinfectant without common label names at the three compartment sink. Chemicals not in the original container shall be labeled with the common name of the chemical. Place common label names on working chemical bottle containers. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers
Inspector's notes
Observed the top of the stove and food food cart with heavy soil accumulation.
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Repeat Violation 4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed floor underneath cooling units, and under stove with heavy soil accumulation.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Mar 29, 2024RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Routine Inspection Report was emailed.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: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Barlin Mohamud
2023
Dec 5, 2023Routine3 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.Report emailed to PIC and confirmed receipt.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager--- SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION - Observed no certified food protection manager present on site at time of inspection. Certified food manager must be present at all times during operating hours.---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, orContact 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-181Food Manager Licenses: 0,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: DC-CR-#39 veribiage,Signer: Barlin Mohamud,Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0
Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation --- Observed wiping cloth bucket placed on counter by the handwash sink at a concentration of 0ppm chlorine. PIC stated the solution was made an hour ago. PIC was instructed to make a new solution measured at 50ppm chlorine at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils --- Observed accumulation of grease and organic matter residue on ventilation hood above the stove. Food equipment must be cleaned regularly or at a frequency specified by the manufacturer. PIC was instructed to have this cleaned prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions --- Observed accumulation of grease, organic matter under and around equipment on cook line, on walls, floors throughout the establishment. Food establishments must be cleaned at a regular frequency to prevent accumulation of grease and organic matter. PIC was instructed to have a deep clean of the facility prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Sep 12, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.Verified most recent pest control services. Observed no pest activity. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Barlin Mohamud
Aug 24, 2023Re-Inspection1 coreA°
Upon re-inspection, all violations have not been corrected.Pest control services were verified, next scheduled pest control is on 08-30-23.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Barlin Mohamud
Repeat Violation Core-6-501.111 (A-B, D), C: Controlling Pests; Monitoring Observed dead cockroaches under the three compartment sink, behind the display counter near the front entrance of the establishment, and under the storage rack by the back door of the establishment. The person in charge provided invoices for pest control services performed on 08-19-23. The person in charge stated additional pest control services are scheduled for 08-30-23. A re-inspection for pest will take place within 10 days by September 5, 2023. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
Aug 14, 2023Routine1 priority2 foundation2 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 3 Priority Foundation violations on this inspectionCore-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerObserved no certified food protection manager onsite at the time of inspection. A certified food protection manager must be present during all hours of operation. Provided the person in charge with resource link. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-RestaurantsPriority Foundation-2-501.11, Pf: Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal EventsObserved no bodily fluid clean up kit or written policy for vomit and diarrheal events. Provided the person in charge with a bodily fluid plan guidance and resource link.https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-ResourcesNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.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: Not Participating,Signer: Samon
Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Observed a chlorine sanitizer bucket on the counter next to the hand wash sink with a solution of 10ppm of chlorine. The person in charge stated the sanitizer solution had been prepared one hour ago. The person in charge made a new sanitizer solution to a minimum concentration of 50-100ppm. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Observed physical facilities are dirty/not clean with accumulation of grease, organic matter, under and around equipment on cook line, on walls, floor, and other areas of the establishment. Discussed with the person in charge cleaning frequency. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding. Observed pastries stuffed with cooked beef and vegetables inside a display case with internal temperature of 108F. The person in charge stated the pastries had been cooked and placed into the display case 30 minutes ago. The person in charge adjusted the heat lamp settings in the display case and reheated the pastries in the microwave to an internal temperature of over 165F before placing them back in the case. Discussed minimum 135F hot holding temperature of TCS foods with the person in charge. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-4-302.12, Pf: Food Temperature Measuring Devices Observed no food probing thermometer or other temperature measuring device of any kind available to take temperatures of foods. A probing food thermometer must be readily accessible. Discussed with the person in charge obtaining a food thermometer. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence Observed live pests (cockroaches) crawling on the front counter and underneath a pastry display case. The person in charge was unable to verify pest control services. Discussed with the person in charge obtaining certified pest control services to maintain the premise free of insects, rodents and pests. Re-inspection for pests and pest control services will take place by Thursday August 24, 2023. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →