Einstein Bros Bagels

2925 S Alma School Rd, Chandler, AZ 85286

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

Going back to 2024, Einstein Bros Bagels has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 9, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately compared to roughly zero violations before.

Across the inspection history, “wiping cloths, use limitation” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Chandler average 96, so Einstein Bros Bagels trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 9, 2026

Routine

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

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Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed an employee with gloved hands crack raw shelled eggs into the griddle and change to a fresh pair of gloves to handle a RTE bagel without washing their hands first. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection

2-301.14

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed 0pp quat sanitizer in both sanitizer buckets in use on the line and bagel prep area. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations (150-400ppm quat for establishment's sanitizer). Quat dispenser observed functioning properly at the time of inspection. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection

3-304.14

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed a flexible drain line installed at the soda fountain and stored below the flood rim of the floor sink. Flexible drain lines are not approved and drain lines must be maintained 1 inch above the floor sink. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times

5-205.15(B)

Jul 7, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Wall support for mop sink faucet was damaged. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times

5-205.15(B)

Jan 7, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 18, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cutting knives on the cutting board at the cold top being used to cut sandwiches. Person in charge stated they clean the utensils every 24 hours at closing or when needed. Advised person in charge since the utensils are coming into contact with cooked eggs, cheese, and sliced tomatoes that they will need to be cleaned every 4 hours. Person in charge took the utensils to the 3 compartment sink to be washed and brought out new knives. All food-contact surfaces that contact time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be cleaned every 4 hours by washing, rinsing, and sanitizing

4-602.11(A-D)

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Measured the concentration of the bucket of sanitizer by the self-serve station with Quat of 0-150ppm. Advised person in charge concentration should be between 150 - 400 ppm when using Quat. Person in charge replaced the sanitizer with a new bucket of sanitizer measuring at a concentration of 200 ppm. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection

3-304.14

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Einstein Bros Bagels last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Einstein Bros Bagels on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Einstein Bros Bagels?

Across the inspection record, “wiping cloths, use limitation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Einstein Bros Bagels.

How does Einstein Bros Bagels compare to other restaurants in Chandler?

Einstein Bros Bagels most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Chandler average of 96.

Has Einstein Bros Bagels' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Einstein Bros Bagels have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Einstein Bros Bagels 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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