Mimi's Cafe
B7450 W Bell Rd, Glendale 85308
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-83147
Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history10 on record
2026
Sep 10, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB
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Inspector's notes
Observed a refrigerated preparation table back of house on the cook line having an ambient temperature of 54°F measured with mid/max thermometer with TCS food items like sliced tomato's (52°F), raw beef (51°F), raw salmon (53°F), cheese (53°F), sliced onions (52°F), and coleslaw (52°F). These food times were placed in cooler this morning no longer than 4 hours ago per PIC. All Time Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods which had been in the unit for less than 4 hours were moved back to the main refrigerator back of house to rapidly cool. PIC will discontinue use of cold holding unit until able to maintain an ambient temperature of 41°F or below. Discussed cold holding requirements. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection
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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
SECOND CONSECUTIVE. Observed an unapproved material to direct drain water from hand washing sink by cook line. The plumbing system must be repaired using approved, durable, and easily cleanable materials. Install a proper, extended PVC drain line that stops above the flood-level rim of the floor sink, ensuring a compliant air gap is maintained. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Jun 24, 2026Routine1 coreA
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Inspector's notes
Observed an unapproved material to direct drain water from three compartment sink. The plumbing system must be repaired using approved, durable, and easily cleanable materials. Install a proper, extended PVC drain line that stops above the flood-level rim of the floor sink, ensuring a compliant air gap is maintained. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Apr 10, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed discontinuing the use of double panning TCS food items.
2025
Oct 22, 2025RoutinecleanA
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Jun 17, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed methods of removing leftover adhesive on the wall near the three-compartment sink. Conducted an audit of food handler certifications.
Feb 10, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
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Inspector's notes
Observed a staff member crack eggs into a pan with gloved hands and then switch to grabbing a plate. The staff member was stopped and told to wash their hands and change gloves after cracking eggs before changing tasks. Re-educated staff on when to wash and provided handouts. 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.
2024
Nov 13, 2024RoutinecleanA
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Jul 18, 2024RoutinecleanA
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Mar 28, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report provided via email; confirmed delivery onsite.Check out the AMC Toolbox at https://www.maricopa.gov/4533/English-AMC-ToolboxOn 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: Jesse Lenches
2023
Nov 29, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed report.Discussed first usage of dish machine in morning, employee personal items, hand washing, clean up policy and general food safety. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit cardand 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 changerequest form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Jesse Lenches
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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 →