Proof Bread

125 W Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Establishment - Bakery
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk Grade: B

Across the available record, Proof Bread has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 29, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around three violations each, up from closer to zero violations before.

Compared to other Mesa restaurants (averaging 95), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
Inspector notes: Observed cold brew dated from 1/17 (6 days past discard date) in front reach-in freezer. PIC discarded at time of inspection
3-501.18
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
Inspector notes: Observed several personal drinks without a straw and lid throughout warewashing area. Please designate area and label container for personal items
2-401.11
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed broken faucet at prep sink next to proofer. Please make repairs prior to next routine inspection
5-205.15(B)
78
Sep 11, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 19, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 24, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 8, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation
Inspector notes: Sanitizer concentration at 0 ppm for the low temperature dishwasher. Dishwasher was used
4-501.114(F1-2)
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Proof Bread last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Proof Bread on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Proof Bread compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Proof Bread most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Proof Bread's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Proof Bread have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Proof Bread means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.