Kneaders Bakery and Cafe

6611 E Mcdowell Rd, Mesa, AZ 85215

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Going back to 2024, Kneaders Bakery and Cafe has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 3, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

That's lower than the typical Mesa restaurant, which scores around 95. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 3, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed a build-up of flour, chocolate and miscellaneous food debris across facility under equipment and storage. Discussed trying to deep clean areas with large build-ups

6-501.12

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: Observed back door in kitchen with light passing through the sides and bottom of door. Discussed getting new seals and a new door sweep for the door in order to prevent entry of pests into the kitchen

6-202.15

Oct 9, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed an employee going from food preparation to removing clean dishes from the dishwasher with gloved hands without washing hands or changing gloves in between. Employee wiped hands on apron several times in between. Stopped employee and provided education regarding when to wash hands and glove changing procedures. Employee then properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection

2-301.14

Jul 7, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Prohibited toxic material present in facility (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed can of insecticide in storage container in front of manager's office. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. Manager removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection

7-202.11

Mar 7, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 27, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food Preparation

Inspector notes: Observed facility has set up a bread biscuits bagging/assembly line, in the front dining area, customers standing next to the food prep. table tops. discussed a proper sneeze guard for food assembling/food bagging areas. suggested to utilize tables on the back side away from customer attendance. manager relocated open buns and bread to a designated area to minimize possible contamination. corercted

3-305.14

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly

Inspector notes: Observed some wiping cloth left on food prep. counters, also checked the sanitizer bucket solution. noted at 0 ppm. manager removed all sanitizer buckets. quat ammonia at 200 ppm established. corrected

3-304.14

Designation-Dressing Areas and Lockers

Inspector notes: Observed some personal items placed in the bakery prep. area, personal bags, and employee jackets. use of a designated area reviewed. manager removed /relocated articles. corercted

6-305.11

Sep 3, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 14, 2024

Food AMC Trainings

No violations found.

100

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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 Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

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

Kneaders Bakery and Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa 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 one violation 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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