Buttered Up Bakery
A°2628 W Birchwood Cir, Mesa 85202
Food Establishment - Food Production · Permit FD-90039
Score based on 11 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history11 on record
2026
Jun 29, 2026Routine2 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.No violations noted at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed tearing/fraying on the edges of one of the conveyor belts for dough production. Person in charge (PIC) is working with manufacturer for the repair. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Inspector's notes
Observed a buildup of flour on surfaces, shelves, and on the floor in corners. Cleaning should be frequent enough to prevent accumulation. 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. 6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability Addl Notes: Observed vents that have a buildup of dust, and dirt above food production areas. Also observed a few vents, that are open to the attic crawl space with little protection from falling debris. These vent covers also have buildup from dust/dirt. Please have the vents cleaned to reduce physical contamination on food production lines. 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 2, 2026RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.
2025
Nov 17, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed a buildup of flour on non-food contact surfaces of rolling and mixing equipment and flooring near the 3 comp sink. 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.
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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces
Sep 9, 2025RoutinecleanA°
REPORT EMAILED.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Feb 24, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Nov 14, 2024RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Sep 9, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.Discussed requirements with owner and PIC regarding wholesaling bake products containing meat.
Aug 30, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.A re-inspection will take place on 9/9/2024 to ensure priority foundation violation #38 has been corrected.Discussed wholesaling requirements including inspections conducted through relevant governing bodies, product labeling, and allergen labeling.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw whole wheat flour in a covered storage bin with 5-10 black specs visible at the back of the containers. Upon further inspection, observed small black larvae resembling weevils and shed skins. Per PIC, bread production has been limited during the warmer months and the wheat has not been is use in customer foods. All food must be in good condition, safe, and unadulterated. All adulterated food was discarded at time of inspection (see embargo). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-101.11 - Priority: Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed the northeast door opened with a magnet screen door in use that does not provide adequate protection against pest entry. Observed gaps in between magnets and an unprotected space at the base of the door approximately 2-3" high. Advised PIC to obtain a fixed metal security door or similar door. Discussed gaps may allow pest entry and should be filled with door sweep or weather guard prior to the next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. *Second repeat violation* 6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence Addl Notes: Observed 30+ hairy larvae of various sizes in flour debris under the rubber floor mat in front of the 3 compartment sink. Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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Repeat Violation Re-inspection scheduled for 9/9/2024. 6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected
Mar 7, 2024Routine2 coreA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. Of note: -Establishment is conducted business as Buttered Up Bakery. Administrative change form link was provided to PIC to update the permit name. Ownership remains the same. -Observed coffee roasting equipment PIC stated belongs to a sublet tenant under different ownership. Equipment not yet installed or in use. Advised PIC to have the roasters apply for a class 2 food processor permit online prior to beginning operation at: https://esd.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181A copy of the report was emailed to the manager.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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-181Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Signer: Connor Nelson
Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected ------ Observed gaps in the north door seals allowing light to enter. Discussed gaps may allow pest entry and should be filled with door sweep or weather guard prior to the next routine inspection. Core-6-501.112, C: Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pest ------ Observed multiple dead sewer roaches around the outer edges of the kitchen under equipment. No live pest activity observed. Owner provided proof of regular pest control application. Advised PIC to remove any dead pests as they appear and to maintain a regular cleaning frequency in all areas. PIC had the dead pests removed at the time of inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Repeat Violation Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions ------ Observed a buildup of food debris on the flooring surrounding multiple pieces of equipment and in the warewashing quadrant. Advised PIC to clean areas prior to the next routine inspection and maintain a regular cleaning frequency to prevent buildup. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
2023
Nov 13, 2023Routine1 coreA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. A copy of the report was emailed to the manager.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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-181Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Signer: Conner Nelson
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions ------ Observed a buildup of food debris on the flooring surrounding multiple pieces of equipment and in the warewashing quadrant. Advised PIC to clean areas prior to the next routine inspection and maintain a regular cleaning frequency to prevent buildup. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Aug 2, 2023Routine1 coreA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. A copy of the report was emailed to the manager.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-RequestForm-181 or call 602-506-6824Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 4,Signer: Conner Nelson
Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected ------ Observed the back door propped open without the aid of air curtains, a screen door or similar device to help prevent pest entry. Disable the manual switches on the drive-thru air curtain units. PIC stated they were advised by their HVAC professional to open a door to assist the swamp cooler functionality. Advised PIC to keep the door closed until an effective barrier against pest control can be added. The manager closed the back door at the time of inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
This address holds 2 food permits
Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →