La Guadalupana Bakery

437 S Gilbert Rd, Mesa, AZ 85204
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Establishment - Bakery
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Inspectors have visited La Guadalupana Bakery four times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 25, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about two violations before that.

“Light bulbs, protective shielding” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Mesa restaurant scene, where the average is 95, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 8, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Please ensure the facility has a certified food manager during the hours of operation. available resources on esd.maricopa.gov reviewed
2-102.12(A)
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Checked the food prep. sanitizer towel buckets. reading 25 ppm. proper sanitizer chlorine mixture reviewed. manager drained and refilled all towel buckets. 50 ppm established
3-304.14
Light bulbs not shatter-resistant or protected
Inspector notes: In the bakery prep. area, observed some of the light fixtures not turning on and some of the light shield missing. showed facility manager. please ensure light fixtures are working and properly shielded
6-202.11
86
Feb 21, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: Some of the ceiling panels in the bakery are porous surfaces. please repair or replace to smooth, discussed with manager
6-201.13
Lighting not sufficient for food or utensil handling areas
Inspector notes: Some of the light bulbs in the bakery prep. area are not turning on. please repair or replace. showed manager. 6-202.11 - Core: Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding Addl Notes: some of the light fixtures are missing light shield in the bakery. please install adequate light shield. showed manager
6-303.11
90
Jul 18, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: Observed in the bakery food prep. counters some powder containers filled without a label. manager was informed. manager labeled ingredient containers as salt , sugar. corrected
3-302.12
Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed
Inspector notes: In the food prep. one of the upright cooler , door gaskets are separated . showed manager
4-402.11
Light bulbs not shatter-resistant or protected
Inspector notes: Observed in the back bakery food prep. area, some of the light fixtures protective shields. removed. showed manager. please reinstall
6-202.11
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Guadalupana Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Guadalupana Bakery on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Guadalupana Bakery?

Across the inspection record, “light bulbs, protective shielding” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Guadalupana Bakery.

How does La Guadalupana Bakery compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

La Guadalupana Bakery most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Mesa average of 95.

Has La Guadalupana Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Guadalupana Bakery have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Guadalupana 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.

How often is La Guadalupana Bakery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Guadalupana Bakery is inspected around two times per year on average.