Cristal Bakery & Mexican Food

6402 W Glendale Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Bakery

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Cristal Bakery & Mexican Food, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 6, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

Across the inspection history, “certified food protection manager” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

By comparison, the average Glendale facility scores 97, putting Cristal Bakery & Mexican Food on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 6, 2026

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Handwashing sign not posted

Inspector notes: Observed no hand wash signage at hand wash sinks used by employees. A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees

6-301.14

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed glass cabinet doors of self service pastry display not in proper alignment resulting in gaps and open spaces

4-501.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed holes in the wall under the hand wash sink and between the prep table by the ovens

6-501.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager on site at the time of inspection

2-102.12(A)

Jun 4, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed dried food debris on walls and floors of bakery section of the kitchen. Observed spilled baking ingredients on floor areas underneath racks. 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

6-501.12

Feb 19, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed display case by register with ambient temperature of unit at 54.6*F at time of inspection. Explained to PIC that 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. PIC states they will not be using display case to hold TCS items until it is confirmed to hold at 41*F or below. PIC will keep TCS bakery items in walk in that is actively temping at 41*F until display unit is properly operating

4-301.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no CFPM available at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed handwashing sink in bakery with a slow draining when in use. Explained to PIC that all plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times

5-205.15(B)

Sep 5, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no CFPM available at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cristal Bakery & Mexican Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cristal Bakery & Mexican Food on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cristal Bakery & Mexican Food?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cristal Bakery & Mexican Food.

How does Cristal Bakery & Mexican Food compare to other restaurants in Glendale?

Cristal Bakery & Mexican Food most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Glendale average of 97.

Has Cristal Bakery & Mexican Food's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cristal Bakery & Mexican Food have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cristal Bakery & Mexican Food 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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