The Bread and Honey House
A°144 S Mesa, Mesa 85201
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2405815
Score based on 4 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history5 on record
2026
Jul 22, 2026Routine1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Calibrated thermometer with person in charge (PIC) at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed torn gaskets on coolers throughout the establishment. 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
Feb 17, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.During re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been addressed. Preparation table was observed to be holding below 41ºF for all TCS items within the unit. Per the owner, the cooler was removed and the coils were fully cleaned and serviced. Capacity of the unit has been restored. Discussed pattern of non-compliance and the legal process with owner and manager.
Feb 6, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was e-mailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed prep table containing various cut leafy greens, tomatoes, bacon, and pooled eggs with an internal temperature measuring 48-51*F. Person in charge rapidly cooled TCS items and replaced with smaller portions to be used with company's existing time as a control policy. 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. 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
Observed preparation table in front of grill with an internal ambient temperature of 46-49*F after measuring with a min-max thermometer for 25 minutes. Requested that the person in charge move TCS items to a functioning unit. Discussed using company's existing time as a control policy for items in refrigeration and storing TCS items in an alternative location until unit is serviced. Establishment has sufficient cold holding capacities to continue operation. 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. **Re-inspection required**, please repair the unit prior to 2/17/25. Please contact inspectors with updates or questions.
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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.
2025
Jul 14, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed report
Inspector's notes
Observed real butter cold holding in food preparation area at internal temperature of 76 deg F Manager informed the butter had been removed from cold holding earlier in day and placed in freezer for rapid cooling. Observed half and half creamer on counter in dining area at internal temperature of 52 deg F. Manager discarded during inspection and inspector discussed the use of time as a public health control for the half and half creamer. 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
Observed pork gravy and cooked chorizo that was prepared >48-hour prior (according to the kitchen manager) without a datemark. Cook dated with date prepared during inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed a bag of green chili thawing in the preparation sink. Kitchen manager discarded during inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Predefined Comment: All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. 3-501.13 - Core: Thawing
2024
Dec 9, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Advisory Inspection - Virtual
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →