Kneaders Bakery and Cafe

21157 E Rittenhouse Rd Queen, Queen Creek, AZ 85142

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Sep 16, 2025

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

Kneaders Bakery and Cafe has been inspected three times since 2024. On Sep 16, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Time/temperature control for safety food, hot holding” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Queen Creek restaurant, which scores around 95. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 16, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Observed soup at 110F, and 115F inside the soup warmers. As per manager, product had been there for 20 minutes. Reheated up to 165F during service. Ensure that all hot holding of TCS foods are kept at 135F and above

3-501.16(A)(1)

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at the front hand sink. Manager added paper towels to that station. Ensure there is paper towels at each hand sink at all times

6-301.12

Feb 10, 2025

Routine

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

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed two soups, broccoli cheddar and tomato at 125*F and 112*F. Soups had been in crocks for an hour. Had PIC reheat soups on the stove to 165*F. Discussed with PIC their reheating procedures. Remove product from walk in and reheat to 135*F within two hours. Discussed placing soups directly into crocks to ensure 135*F is reached within two hours

3-501.16(A)(1)

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Observed a can opener and two separate mixers with visible food debris up underneath and on the guard. Discussed with PIC removing the guards and cleaning mixers thoroughly to avoid contamination and food particles falling off into the next food that is mixed. Also discussed cleaning can opener every time it is used or when it is visibly dirty

4-601.11(A)

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed scoops with handles laying in all dry ingredient bins. Placed all scoops with handles up during inspection and discussed storing handles up to avoid contamination of foods

3-304.12

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a can of red bull near dish pit and a can of dr. pepper on a shelf in baking area. Discussed all employee drinks should be in a cup with a lid and a straw. PIC asked employees to place both drinks in cups with lids and straws

2-401.11

Aug 7, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee leave kitchen area, return and don gloves to work with food. Discussed with PIC proper hand washing when changing tasks or leaving the kitchen area for any reason. PIC had employee wash hands

2-301.14

Sanitization method does not meet required temperatures or concentration

Inspector notes: Observed hot water sanitizing dish machine reaching 144*F at the plate. Discussed machine reaching at least 160*F. PIC will discontinue use of machine and call for service. --------2nd Repeat

4-703.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kneaders Bakery and Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kneaders Bakery and Cafe on file is from Sep 16, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kneaders Bakery and Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food, hot holding” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kneaders Bakery and Cafe.

How does Kneaders Bakery and Cafe compare to other restaurants in Queen Creek?

Kneaders Bakery and Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Queen Creek average of 95.

Has Kneaders Bakery and Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kneaders Bakery and Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kneaders Bakery and Cafe 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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