A Bake Shop

Inspector's notes

Observed no vomit and diarrheal events clean-up procedure or kit onsite. Informed PIC that a vomit and diarrheal event kit needs to be obtained prior to reinspection on 6/29/2026. Written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is required onsite at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 6/29/2026.

Inspector's notes

Observed raspberry cream cheese (6/8) and strawberry cream cheese (5/27) stored in the walk-in past the seven-day date mark. Informed PIC that these items are TCS and must be stored for no longer than 7 days (day 1 being the day it was prepared). Instructed PIC to discard the cream cheeses. PIC discarded the food items at time of inspection. Food items embargoed. 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). All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed the drainpipe of the ice machine in the front cafe area fallen into the floor drain. Informed PIC that there needs to be a one-inch airgap between the outlet of the pipe and the top of the floor drain. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Inspector's notes

A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed swiss buttercream with datemarking of 05/20 in walk-in unit at time of inspection. All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. 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. (See embargo form for FD-88617)

Inspector's notes

Observed a tray and two boxes of unopened butter being stored at ambient room temperature on food prep tables throughout kitchen. Butter is stored at room temperature and time-controlled to better accommodate establishment's food flow. No time stamps observed on tray or boxes. PIC stated butter in the tray and butter in one of the boxes was brought out at 6am and has been out for longer than 4 hours by time of inspection. PIC voluntarily discarded items in question at time of inspection. PIC stated the other box was brought out 2 hours prior and was time stamped 11:30 am - 3:30 pm at time of inspection. All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection. Provided time as control resources via email. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. (See embargo form for FD-88617)

Core-2-401.11, C: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco Observed several employee drinks being stored on top shelves above prep tables where food prep was actively taking place. Employees moved drinks at time of inspection to lower shelves under prep tables. Employee food and drinks must be stored in a way to prevent potential contamination. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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 at hand sink in middle of kitchen that is the closest hand sink to baking line. PIC provided paper towels. Handwashing sinks must be stocked with an approved single use hand drying provision, like paper towels, to promote proper handwashing. 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 cheese danishes, cheese and jalepeno scones, and berry tarts with pastry cream for sale at ambient temperature front of house. Internal temperature of items were observed at 78-82*F. Employee stated that items had been on display since 9am, approximately 2 hours prior to inspection. Also observed open containers of maple syrup on dry storage rack with an internal temperature of 72-74*F. PIC stated maple syrup was opened less than 2 hours prior. Had employee move items to fridge to rapid cool to below 41*F. TCS items must be kept at or below 41*F to prevent growth of pathogens. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.14, P: Protection from Unapproved Additives. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source. Observed several containers of decorative glitter/metallic powders throughout bakery kitchen that were labeled as "non-toxic" "decorative use only" and "not sold as a confection". Majority of the glitter/powders in question is from "Sunflower Sugar Art". Employee stated that glitters/powders are used to decorate cakes. These types of glitters and dusts are not intended to be used directly on foods and may contain materials that should not be eaten. Food safe glitter/shimmer dust/luster dust should be labeled as "edible" and often have an ingredients lists that can include sugar, acacia (gum arabic), maltodextrin, cornstarch, and color additives specifically approved for food use, including mica-based pearlescent pigments and FD&C colors. PIC moved glitters/powders in question to separate area to only be used on fake display cakes. Observed "Vintage Heart Cake" for sale in display fridge front of house with a silver shimmer. PIC stated that shimmer used did not have labeling and could not be verified as edible at time of inspection. PIC discarded cake. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Observed no splash guard on hand sink at front coffee bar. Pitcher rinser is less than 6 inches away from left side of hand sink. Obtain splash guard on left side of sink to prevent contamination. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection