Einstein Bros Bagels

1919 S Gilbert Rd, Mesa, AZ 85204

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jun 20, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Einstein Bros Bagels, the earliest from 2024. Einstein Bros Bagels was last inspected on Jun 20, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

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

That's lower than the typical Mesa restaurant, which scores around 95. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 20, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

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Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed concentrated chemical cleaners placed inside the food prep. sinks, while food containers in there. discussed with team leader. manager stated the chemicals are not supposed to be in the food prep. all removed and relocated to under the warewashing area

7-201.11

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed final sanitizer basin in use was reading 0ppm on the test strip. informed manager. manager refilled sanitizer dispenser, quat ammonia was drained and refilled. quat at 200 ppm established

4-501.114(A-E)

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Noted wet wiping towels placed on employee back room chairs. also some of the wet towels placed on the food prep. floor. discussed with shift leader to ensure wet towels are stored in a designated sanitizer solution. also use of a hamper for wet towels not in use(to be washed) reviewed. manager discarded towels. also the facility manager prepared quat ammonia for newly used wiping cloth(200 ppm quat ammonia established)

3-304.14

Jan 21, 2025

Routine

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

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Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed at the ware washing area, chemical cleaner concentrated gallon container placed on the same shelf as washed /airdrying food pans. chemical storage reviewed with manager on duty. manager relocated chemicals

7-201.11

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: At the front service food prep. station, some of the wall ceiling tiles removed/missing. showed PIC. please replace/repair the panels to smooth, easily cleanable condition

6-201.13

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly

Inspector notes: Observed at the front service cookline, multiple wet wiping cloth left on the counters. discussed with manager on duty. manager removed wet towels, fresh multiquat sanitizer at 200 ppm established. corrected

3-304.14

Aug 7, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 26, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation

Inspector notes: Observed at the three compartment sink, sanitizer concentration at 0ppm. showed pic . manager placed a service order. re-inspection scheduled. manager will add sanitizer manually to ensure quat ammonia is at proper concentration,

4-501.114(F1-2)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Einstein Bros Bagels last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Einstein Bros Bagels on file is from Jun 20, 2025. 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 Mesa?

Einstein Bros Bagels most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Einstein Bros Bagels' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Einstein Bros Bagels have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Einstein Bros Bagels means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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