Kneaders Bakery and Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Kneaders Bakery and Cafe, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 20, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “cooling, heating, and holding capacities-equipment” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to the broader Gilbert restaurant scene, where the average is 96, this is a stronger showing. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 9, 2026
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: **REPEAT VIOLATION** Observed reach-in cooler next to the grill with an ambient temperature of 47.6*F when measured with a min/max thermometer. All cold holding equipment must maintain ambient temperatures of 41*F and below. A re-inspection will be conducted by 4/20/25
4-301.11
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: Observed cutting boards on the line with staining and scarring. All cutting boards must be in good condition and free from scarring to prevent bacterial harborage conditions. Please replace cutting boards prior to the next routine inspection
4-501.12
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: Observed several fruit flies in the dish area
6-501.111(A-B,D)
82
Mar 30, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee on the cook line crack raw eggs onto the grill, then continue to touch bread and cutting boards without changing gloves
2-301.14
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked sausage patties and cooked eggs in the hot cabinet on the cook line with internal temperatures of 110-122*F when measured with a probe thermometer. All hot held TCS items must maintain internal temperatures of 135*F and above. Manager voluntarily discarded at time of inspection
3-501.16(A)(1)
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed reach-in cooler next to the grill with an ambient temperature of 49.4*F when measured with a min/max thermometer. All cold holding equipment must maintain ambient temperatures of 41*F or below. A re-inspection will be conducted by 4/9/26
4-301.11
Warewashing Machines, Temperature Measuring Devices
Inspector notes: Observed no available testing device for the high temperature dishwasher. A thermometer or temp-registering stickers must be available to ensure dishwasher reaches temperature to sanitize food contact surfaces. Please obtain testing device by re-inspection on 4/9/26
4-204.115
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: Observed several fruit flies in the dish area
6-501.111(A-B,D)
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: Observed cutting boards on the line with staining and scarring. All cutting boards must be in good condition and free from scarring to prevent bacterial harborage conditions. Please replace cutting boards prior to the next routine inspection
4-501.12
55
Nov 3, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Cooking or baking equipment not cleaned every 24 hours
Inspector notes: Observed accumulated food debris in clean bread pans. All baking equipment must be clean to sight and touch with no food debris buildup. Please deep clean pans and maintain clean prior to the next routine inspection
4-602.12
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: Observed fruit flies throughout the establishment. According to manager, fruit flies are on a pest control plan. Please continue to monitor and eliminate fruit flies prior to the next routine inspection to prevent contamination
6-501.111(A-B,D)
90
Aug 7, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 6, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed walk-in cooler with an ambient temperature of 49*F when measured with a min/max thermometer at the start of inspection. Internal temperature reached 54*F when measured with a min/max thermometer at the end of inspection. All cold holding equipment must maintain internal temperatures of 41*F and below. A re-inspection will be conducted prior to opening on 8/7/25
4-301.11
90
Jun 11, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 8, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 28, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed can opener with heavy accumulation of food debris on the piercing blade in the back of house. Observed heavy accumulation of food debris on equipment, nonfood contact surfaces and food contact surfaces. Discussed cleaning frequency of equipment and food contact surfaces, must be kept clean to sight and touch and in-use food contact surfaces must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized every 4 hours. Can opener was thrown away at time of inspection as it is no longer used by establishment
4-602.11(A-D)
Food not reheated to required temperature for hot holding
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed tomato soup in soup warmer/hot holder with an internal temperature of 47*F when measured with a probe thermometer. According to person in charge, soup had been placed in warmer around 6AM (about 3 hours prior) for reheating. All commercially processed, hermetically sealed ready-to-eat food must be reheated to 135*F within 2 hours. Soup was transferred to the flat top grill to rapidly reheat to 135*F or above at time of inspection
3-403.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: Observed many fruit flies in the back of house, concentrated at the mop sink, and surrounding food preparation areas. Observed several fruit flies in the front of house near food preparation areas. Observed several harborage conditions such as standing water and accumulation of food debris. Pests may not be present in establishments due to contamination risk. Maintain establishment free of pests and harborage conditions prior to re-inspection on 5/8/25
6-501.111(C)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in-use smoothie scoops kept in room temperature standing water. All in-use utensils must be kept in running water, hot water at 135*F and above, or kept dry and washed, rinsed, and sanitized every four hours. Scoops were removed at time of inspection
3-304.12
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed prep sink in the bakery area with drain pipe not connecting to floor drain. Prep sink was draining into a bucket that contained organic matter. When bucket was removed, observed prep sink draining directly onto the floor. All plumbing must be maintained in good condition. Please repair sink pipes so that the sink properly drains to the floor drain prior to re-inspection on 5/8/25
5-205.15(B)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of food debris on floors, walls, and equipment. Observed black organic growth on walk-in shelves, and floor drain behind baking oven. Premises must be maintained clean and free of organic matter and accumulation of food debris. Clean establishment prior to re-inspection on 5/8/25
6-501.12
58
Dec 18, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Time used as public health control not properly documented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee discarded whip topping
3-501.19(B1,3-4;C1,4-5)
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee properly washed and sanitized the noted utensils
4-601.11(A)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employees stored scoops with handles out of food products
3-304.12
Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee rewashed and sanitized bowls, then placed them at end on 3 comp sink to air-dry
4-901.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
(corrected on site)
6-501.12
67
Jul 30, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 26, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: *4th repeat violation* Observed no certified food protection manager on duty. A food protection manager must be on the premises during all operating hours
2-102.12(A)
95
Jul 25, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bakery employee come into the kitchen from using the restroom and proceed to put on gloves without washing hands. Instructed employee to wash hands after returning from restroom before donning gloves. Employee washed hands properly before donning gloves
2-301.14
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed walk-in with an ambient temperature of 48*F when measured with a min/max thermometer that increased from 45*F at the start of inspection. All cold holding equipment must maintain ambient temperatures of 41*F and below. A work order was called at time of inspection and freezer door was propped open to allow cold air into the walk-in. A re-inspection will be conducted on 7/26/24 before establishment opens
4-301.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: *4th repeat violation* Observed no certified food protection manager on duty. A food protection manager must be on the premises during all operating hours
2-102.12(A)
74
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 Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kneaders Bakery and Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “cooling, heating, and holding capacities-equipment” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Kneaders Bakery and Cafe.
How does Kneaders Bakery and Cafe compare to other restaurants in Gilbert?
Kneaders Bakery and Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Gilbert average of 96.
Has Kneaders Bakery and Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Kneaders Bakery and Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the 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.
How often is Kneaders Bakery and Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kneaders Bakery and Cafe is inspected around seven times per year on average.
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