Arizona Bread Company
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
78
Score
Across the available record, Arizona Bread Company has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 15, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
“Certified food protection manager” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Tempe restaurants (averaging 95), there's room to close the gap. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surface not smooth, sealed, or easily cleanable
Inspector notes: During inspection observed dough storage tubs and proofing baskets with cracks/broken. The PIC was shown the cracks and broken areas of food-contact surface equipment. The PIC was instructed to remove broken/cracked equipment from the production room at the time of inspection. All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. >>
4-202.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The person in charge (PIC) did not have a certified food protection manager at the time of inspection. Per 2017 Food Code, the PIC shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. Please have a CFPM on site prior to next routine inspection
2-102.12(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: During inspection, observed gaps on the pull-up door near the dough mixing room. The PIC was shown were the sealing foam has come off. Please ensure all all gaps leading to the outdoors are properly sealed to prevent pests from entering the premises. Please correct prior to next routine inspection >>
6-202.15
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: The cove base is missing or in disrepair around the walk-in freezer and other areas of the facility. Also, observed the wall with exposed drywall that is not easily cleanable/non-absorbent. The person in charge (PIC) was shown the areas that need repairs. Please repair/replace the cove base throughout the food production area prior to the next routine inspection >> 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Addl Notes: During inspection observed flour, dough, trash, cob webs, and build-up of organic material behind and under kitchen equipment such as ovens, walk-in coolers, walk-in freezers, 3-compartment sink, proofers, mixers, shelfs, large kitchen equipment, and facility walls. Per FDA Food Code, a regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner. Primary cleaning should be done at times when foods are in protected storage and when food is not being served or prepared. Please clean prior to next routine inspection. >>
6-201.13
78
Dec 10, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 27, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surface not smooth, sealed, or easily cleanable
Inspector notes: During inspection observed dough storage tubs and proofing baskets with cracks/broken. The PIC was shown the cracks and broken area of food contact surface equipment. The PIC was instructed to remove broken/cracked equipment from the production room at the time of inspection
4-202.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The person in charge (PIC) did not have a certified food protection manager at the time of inspection. Per 2017 Food Code, the PIC shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. Please have a CFPM onsite prior to next routine inspection
2-102.12(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: During inspection, observed gaps on the pull-up door near the dough mixing room. The PIC was shown were the sealing foam has come off. Please ensure all all gaps leading to the outdoors are properly sealed to prevent pests from entering the premises
6-202.15
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: During inspection observed flour, dried dough, and build-up of organic material in large kitchen equipment such as mixers, dough machine, dough containers, and other kitchen equipment. 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 >>
4-602.13
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: The cove base is missing or in disrepair around walk-in freezer, and other areas of the facility. Also, observed wall with exposed drywall not easily cleanable/non-absorbent. The person in charge (PIC) was shown the areas that are missing the coved base. Please repair/replace cove base thought the food production area prior to next routine inspection >> 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Addl Notes: During inspection observed flour, dough, trash, cow webs, and build-up of organic material behind and under kitchen equipment such as ovens, walk-in coolers, walk-in freezers, 3-compartment sink, proofers, mixers, shelfs, large kitchen equipment, and facility walls. Per FDA Food Code, a regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner. Primary cleaning should be done at times when foods are in protected storage and when food is not being served or prepared. Please clean prior to next routine inspection. Repeat violation: 7th consecutive violation
6-201.13
74
Jun 23, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: During inspection, a floor drain near the 3-compartment sink had stagnant water. This particular floor drain does not affect the 3-compartment sink floor drain or other floor drains in the facility. The PIC was shown the issue. A re-inspection will be conducted in 3 days to verify issue has been resolved
5-205.15(A)
Food-contact surface not smooth, sealed, or easily cleanable
Inspector notes: During inspection observed dough storage tubs and proofing baskets with cracks/broken. The PIC was shown the cracks and broken area of food contact surface equipment. The PIC was instructed to remove broken/cracked equipment from the production room at the time of inspection
4-202.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The person in charge (PIC) did not have a certified food protection manager at the time of inspection. Per 2017 Food Code, the PIC shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. Please have a CFPM onsite prior to next routine inspection
2-102.12(A)
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: During inspection, two spray bottles in the dough mixing area did not have a label on them. The person in charge (PIC) stated the items in question were cooking oil or water. The PIC properly labeled the items at the time of inspection
3-302.12
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: During inspection, observed gaps on the pull-up door near the dough mixing room. The PIC was shown were the sealing foam has come off. Please ensure all all gaps leading to the outdoors are properly sealed to prevent pests from entering the premises
6-202.15
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: During inspection observed flour, dried dough, and build-up of organic material in large kitchen equipment such as mixers, dough machine, dough containers, and other kitchen equipment. 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 >>
4-602.13
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: The cove base is missing or in disrepair around walk-in freezer, and other areas of the facility. Also, observed wall with exposed drywall not easily cleanable/non-absorbent. The person in charge (PIC) was shown the areas that are missing the coved base. Please repair/replace cove base thought the food production area prior to next routine inspection >> 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Addl Notes: During inspection observed flour, dough, trash, cow webs, and build-up of organic material behind and under kitchen equipment such as ovens, walk-in coolers, walk-in freezers, 3-compartment sink, proofers, mixers, shelfs, large kitchen equipment, and facility walls. Per FDA Food Code, a regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner. Primary cleaning should be done at times when foods are in protected storage and when food is not being served or prepared. Please clean prior to next routine inspection. Repeat violation: 7th consecutive violation
6-201.13
61
Dec 24, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The person in charge (PIC) did not have a certified food protection manager at the time of inspection. Per 2017 Food Code, the PIC shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. Please have a CFPM on-site prior to next routine inspection
2-102.12(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: During inspection observed flour, dried dough, and build-up of organic material in large kitchen equipment such as mixers, dough machine, dough containers, and other kitchen equipment. 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
4-602.13
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: During inspection observed water leaking from the 3-compartment sink sprayer arm/faucet. Please repair leaks prior to next routine inspection. Repeat violation >>
5-205.15(B)
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: The cove base is missing or in disrepair around walk-in freezer, and other areas of the facility. The person in charge (PIC) was shown the areas that are missing the coved base. Please repair/replace cove base thought the food production area prior to next routine inspection >> 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Addl Notes: During inspection observed flour, dough, trash, and build-up of organic material behind and under kitchen equipment such as ovens, walk-in coolers, 3-compartment sink, proofers, mixers, shelfs, large kitchen equipment, and facility walls. Per FDA Food Code, a regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner. Primary cleaning should be done at times when foods are in protected storage and when food is not being served or prepared. Please clean prior to next routine inspection. Repeat violation: 6th consecutive violation
6-201.13
82
Dec 16, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 4, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Handwashing sink water not at required temperature
Inspector notes: The handwash sink next to the 3-comparment sink does not have hot water available. Correct prior to re-inspection on 12/13/24. 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. Addl Notes: The handwash sink next the 3-compartment sink and the handwash sink in the bread packaging area did not have paper towels. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. 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. 6-301.11 - 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. Addl Notes: The handwashing sink next to the bread packaging area did not have soap. PIC provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection. 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
5-202.12(A)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The person in charge (PIC) did not have a certified food protection manager at the time of inspection. Per 2017 Food Code, the PIC shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. Please have a CFPM on-site prior to next routine inspection
2-102.12(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: During inspection observed flour, dried dough, and build-up of organic material in large kitchen equipment such as mixers, dough machine, dough containers, and other kitchen equipment. 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
4-602.13
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: During inspection observed water leaking from the 3-compartment sink sprayer arm/faucet. Please repair leaks prior to next routine inspection. Repeat violation >>
5-205.15(B)
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: The cove base is missing or in disrepair around walk-in freezer, and other areas of the facility. The person in charge (PIC) was shown the areas that are missing the coved base. Please repair/replace cove base thought the food production area prior to next routine inspection >> 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Addl Notes: During inspection observed flour, dough, trash, and build-up of organic material behind and under kitchen equipment such as ovens, walk-in coolers, 3-compartment sink, proofers, mixers, shelfs, large kitchen equipment, and facility walls. Per FDA Food Code, a regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner. Primary cleaning should be done at times when foods are in protected storage and when food is not being served or prepared. Please clean prior to next routine inspection. Repeat violation: 6th consecutive violation
6-201.13
74
Jul 11, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The person in charge (PIC) did not have a certified food protection manager at the time of inspection. Per 2017 Food Code, the PIC shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. Please have a CFPM on-site prior to next routine inspection
2-102.12(A)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: During inspection observed water leaking from the 3-compartment sink sprayer arm/faucet. The person in charge (PIC) stated they have repair it, but it broke again. Please repair leaks prior to next routine inspection. Repeat violation >>
5-205.15(B)
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: The cove base is missing or in disrepair around walk-in freezer, and other areas of the facility. The person in charge (PIC) was shown the areas that are missing the coved base. The PIC stated they are in the process of addressing this issue. Pleaserrepair/replace cove base thought the food production area prior to next routine inspection 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Addl Notes: During inspection observed food debris, trash, and organic matter build-up behind the walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer, and oven as well as along the wall of the 3-comparment sink. Per FDA Food Code, a regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner. Primary cleaning should be done at times when foods are in protected storage and when food is not being served or prepared. Please clean prior to next routine inspection. Repeat violation: 5th consecutive violation
6-201.13
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Arizona Bread Company last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Arizona Bread Company on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Arizona Bread Company?
Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Arizona Bread Company.
How does Arizona Bread Company compare to other restaurants in Tempe?
Arizona Bread Company most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Tempe average of 95.
Has Arizona Bread Company's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Arizona Bread Company have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Arizona Bread Company means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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