Einstein Bros Bagels

6350 S Mcclintock Dr, Tempe, AZ 85283

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Einstein Bros Bagels, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 30, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

“Time as a public health control” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Einstein Bros Bagels' latest score is in line with the Tempe average of 95. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 30, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths on front line stored in quaternary sanitizer with a concentration of 0ppm. Observed sanitizer wall dispenser initially dispense quaternary sanitizer at 0ppm. After reconnecting sanitizer line to dispenser, quaternary sanitizer was dispensed at +500ppm. 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. Discussed dilution of sanitizer with person in charge

3-304.14

Jul 23, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed various bagels containing vegetables, meat, and cheeses with time stamps stating the discard time was an hour prior to inspection. PIC stated that the bagels were switched out a few minutes prior to inspection but the time stamps were not changed. Discussed with PIC that the time stamps need to be changed when the foods are exchanged. PIC wrote the correct time stamps at time of inspection. Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control. All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection

3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)

Feb 5, 2025

Routine

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

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Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed two containers of butter being held on time as a control without a time stamp on the containers. PIC informed that the butter was just switched out and had not gotten to place the sticker. PIC time stamped the containers at time of inspection. Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and timestamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control

3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed a steady drip leak at the top connection of the water heater. Informed PIC that the water heater is leaking and needs to be brought back into good repair. PIC stated that they will put in a work order. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection

5-205.15(B)

Aug 15, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed an accumulation of food debris underneath the equipment in the front of house. Informed PIC that this area needs to be cleaned and continue to be cleaned at a frequency which precludes the accumulation of food and other debris. 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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Einstein Bros Bagels last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Einstein Bros Bagels on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Einstein Bros Bagels?

Across the inspection record, “time as a public health control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Einstein Bros Bagels.

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

Einstein Bros Bagels most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tempe 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 one violation per visit across the recent 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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