Kneaders Bakery and Cafe
B1142 S Signal Butte Rd, Mesa 85208
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-81358
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 history12 on record
2026
Jul 20, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed and provided time as a control written policy. Inspection report emailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked sausage patties and cooked french toast containing egg in hot cabinet with internal temperatures ranging from 97-100*F when measured with a probe thermometer. According to manager, items had been hot holding for 2 hours. All hot held TCS foods must maintain internal temperatures of 135*F and above. Sausage and french toast were discarded at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed cups without handles being stored in food on the line. Discussed using utensils with handles to prevent contamination. Please discontinue use of portion cups as scoops prior to the next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
Apr 14, 2026Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed reheating soups. Reheat soups in microwave to bring to temp quickly and avoid cold spots. Inspection report emailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager (CFPM) on duty at time of inspection. A CFPM must be on duty 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
2025
Dec 3, 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.Quat sanitizer was dispensing 200 PPM at time of inspection.
Nov 20, 2025Re-Inspection1 priorityB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed 0 PPM of quat sanitizer dispensing from three compartment sink. PIC made a service call at time of inspection and is manually dispensing sanitizer until repairs are completed. Will re-inspect on 11.25.25
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (F1-2) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation. 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.
Nov 13, 2025Routine1 priorityB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed 0 PPM of quat sanitizer dispensing from three compartment sink. PIC made a service call at time of inspection and is manually dispensing sanitizer until repairs are completed. Will re-inspect on 11.18.25
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (F1-2) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation. 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.
Aug 7, 2025Routine1 priority2 foundation4 coreC
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no hand soap available at front handwashing station. PIC restocked at time of inspection. All handwashing stations must have soap and paper towels available at all times.
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6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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 chocolate milk, low fat milk and pastries with cream cheese frosting, cheesecake, fruit tartes stored in display cooler with an internal temperature of 48*F. All items were moved to walk-in cooler to rapidly chill. It was determined that the equipment was set to the wrong temperature. Discussed monitoring internal temperatures of food to ensure proper temperature is being maintained at all times.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed pastry display case holding ambient air temperature of 56*F at time of inspection. It was determined that the thermostat needed to be adjusted and was able to bring temperature to 41*F at time of inspection. 3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: Cooling Methods. 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. Addl Notes: Observed tuna portioned in plastic containers with an internal temperature of 48*F in top portion of prep table. According to PIC, tuna was mixed 30 minutes prior to inspection. Discussed approved cooling methods. Also discussed moving tuna package to walk-in cooler prior to prepping to expedite cooling process and keeping portions below fill line.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed 0 PPM of quat sanitizer in bucket. PIC drained and re-filled at time of inspection to bring sanitizer solution to 200 PPM.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Inspector's notes
Observed scored cutting boards being used in prep area. Advised person in charge (PIC) that cutting surfaces shall be maintained so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Please correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.12 - Core: Cutting Surfaces
Inspector's notes
Observed organic debris on food storage racks in walk-in cooler closest to freezer. Please clean prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces
Inspector's notes
Observed heavy accumulation of dry food on sides of equipment and underneath grill area. Please maintain a regular cleaning schedule to prevent further accumulation. Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Mar 28, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation5 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed packaged roast beef with an internal temperature of 63*F. Roast beef was left unattended on counter for 30 minutes while taking customer orders. Roast beef was moved back to walk-in cooler to rapidly chill. Discussed importance of maintaining TCS foods below 41*F and prepping in smaller batches at once.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed tuna portioned in plastic containers with an internal temperature of 53*F in prep table. According to PIC, tuna was made 1 hour prior to inspection. Discussed approved cooling methods. Also discussed moving tuna package to walk-in cooler prior to prepping to expedite cooling process.
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3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: Cooling Methods. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observes several plastic containers stacked wet in drying rack. Please air dry dishes, utensils and equipment prior to stacking or storing to prevent contamination.
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4-901.11 - Core: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required
Inspector's notes
Observed several clean containers stored with old day dots. PIC removed day dots at time of inspection. Discussed importance of removing day dots after warewashing.
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4-603.12 - Core: Precleaning
Inspector's notes
Observed organic debris on food storage racks in walk-in cooler closest to freezer. Please clean prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces
Inspector's notes
Observed heavy accumulation of food and oil on floors underneath grill area. Please maintain a regular cleaning schedule to prevent further accumulation. Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Inspector's notes
Observed dim light bulbs underneath hood, above grill area. The light intensity shall be at least 108 lux (10 foot candles) at a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning. 4-202.18 - Core: Ventilation Hood Systems, Filters Addl Notes: Observed build up of black debris in hood filters. Last hood service was completed on 2/2025. Please maintain a regular cleaning schedule in between services. Clean prior to next routine inspection.
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6-303.11 - Core: Intensity-Lighting
2024
Nov 20, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation4 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
at the front soup service station hand washing basin. observed no hand drying/papaer towel. showed PIC. manager obtained paper towel. corrected
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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
observed pan of raw eggs placed on a shelf. above open box of cream cheese. showed PIC. manager relocated raw eggs to a designated lowest shelf. corrected
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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
at the station , food prep. noted sanitizer bucket with towels in it, in use. checked the sanitizer. noted at 0 ppm. manager was informed. manager removed towels, drained and refilled . quat ammonia at 220 ppm established. corrected
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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
Inspector's notes
observed in the baking back room, some stacks of take out party to go containers left open and facing up. showed PIC, manager turned single service trays facing down. use of a bag suggested.
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4-903.11 (A) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles - Storing; Single-Use/Single-Service Items
Inspector's notes
observed at the front food service hand washing station. , leak under the cabinet from the hand washing basin. showed facility PIC. please repair the leak
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Predefined Comment: All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Inspector's notes
at the back room foodservice, baking stations /counters, noted employee cell phones and personal bags placed on the food prep. surfaces. showed manager. use of a designated area for personal items reviewed. manager removed articles. corrected
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6-305.11 - Core: Designation-Dressing Areas and Lockers
Oct 31, 2024Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed organic debris on food storage racks in walk-in cooler and floors. Please clean prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces
Jun 7, 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.Discussed approved cooling methods. Emailed reportOn 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: Marc Hester
2023
Dec 15, 2023Routine2 priority1 foundation1 coreC
This establishment received a(n) C Grade and had 2 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed reportOn 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: C,Embargo Lbs: 2,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA - TH,Signer: Marc Hester
Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: 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. Observed no paper towels available at handwashing sink next to three compartment sink. PIC restocked paper towels at time of inspection. All handwashing sinks must have soap and paper towels at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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. Observed pesto butter at 48*f stored next to grill area. According to PIC it had just been removed from temperature controlled environment 30 minutes prior to inspection. Discussed opportunity to use time as a control to ensure product is discarded within 4 hours if temperature cannot be kept below 41*f. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: 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. Observed black beans dated 12/8 ( 1 day past discard date) at time of inspection. PIC discarded beans. Please monitor foods to ensure the are discarded within 7 days. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-4-202.16, C: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Observed food debris accumulated on side of grill and prep table. Please maintain a regular cleaning schedule and clean prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Sep 28, 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 was emailedCore-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager**Please have a CFM present during all hours of operationOn 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,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Alan Wendelschafer
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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 →