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El Mirage Bakery

12329 Nw Grand Ave El, El Mirage, AZ 85335
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

El Mirage Bakery has been inspected seven times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 2, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around two violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.

Compared to the broader El Mirage restaurant scene, this is about average. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 22, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 24, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee handle cash at the front register then handle food equipment and serve food without washing hands or utilizing gloves. Observed employee handle personal cell phone between prepping food and handling food equipment, then leave the premises and return to work to continue handling food and food equipment all without washing hands or wearing gloves
2-301.14
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw shelled eggs stored over cooked chicken tamales and containers of fruit filling/icing
3-302.11(A1-2)
Prohibited toxic material present in facility (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed containers of pesticide stored under the three compartment sink next to detergents for warewashing
7-202.11
No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no bodily fluid kit or written procedures for cleaning bodily fluids
2-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed plastic bags re-used for refilling icing/filling stored as clean with food residues and debris
4-601.11(A)
Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered
Inspector notes: Observed no covered receptacle in the women's toilet room
5-501.17
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager onsite at the time of inspection
2-102.12(A)
50
Apr 9, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 10, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 30, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 29, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pots with lids containing cooked then cooled food items in a reach-in refrigeration unit with an internal temperature of 45-47*F. Internal temperature of food items taken with internal probe thermometer. Ambient temperature of unit measured with min/max thermometer registered 47*F. Per PIC all food items were cooked then cooled over the weekend but they could not verify if the internal temperature was cooled to 41*F or below. Cooled food items include; menudo, salsas, pazole, birria, and pig feet. All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. Corrected at time of inspection
3-501.14
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed a walk-in and reach-in unit containing TCS food with an ambient temperature of 45-47*F. Ambient temperature of unit measured with min/max thermometer. 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. Correct prior to 24hr re-inspection on 10/30/24
4-301.11
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Mirage Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Mirage Bakery on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does El Mirage Bakery compare to other restaurants in El Mirage?

El Mirage Bakery most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is about the same as the El Mirage average of 98.

Has El Mirage Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Mirage Bakery have averaged around two violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Mirage Bakery 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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