Bak & Jo Bakery and Coffee

2820 E University Dr, Mesa, AZ 85213
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Bak & Jo Bakery and Coffee has been inspected three times since 2025. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 13, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Mesa average 95, so Bak & Jo Bakery and Coffee trails the local norm. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper use by date strategies reviewed with manager on duty. observed in the facility walk-in cooler, pans of sliced turkey, 1-23, sliced cheese, 2-1, and 2-3, and pans of ham 2-3. manager removed pans. a coaching moment was provided by manager to staff. MCESD date marking guidance document reviewed. provided
3-501.18
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Checked sanitizer buckets. noted at 0ppm. frequency of changing sanitizer solution reviewed. manager drained and refilled. chlorine at 50-100 ppm established
3-304.14
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed at the front hand washing station, floor drain slowly draining. discussed with manager. manager cleaned and serviced the system strainers
5-205.15(B)
78
Jul 30, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 19, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw shell eggs observed stored over milk and tortillas in walk-in
3-302.11(A1-2)
Sanitization method does not meet required temperatures or concentration (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dishwasher sanitize various food containers and utensils for less than 10 seconds and not completely immersed. PIC had the dishwasher rewash and sanitize items
4-703.11
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Various TCS food items in walk-in and make table (see embargo form) were observed past the 7 day maximum hold time
3-501.18
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Several wet wiping clothes observed on prep table
3-304.14
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bak & Jo Bakery and Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bak & Jo Bakery and Coffee on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bak & Jo Bakery and Coffee?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bak & Jo Bakery and Coffee.

How does Bak & Jo Bakery and Coffee compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Bak & Jo Bakery and Coffee most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Bak & Jo Bakery and Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bak & Jo Bakery and Coffee have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bak & Jo Bakery and Coffee means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.