Safari Bakery and Cafe

5042 E Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85008

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Safari Bakery and Cafe appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 6, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

“Certified food protection manager” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Phoenix restaurant, which scores around 97. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 6, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

Inspector notes: Observed water damaged wood shelving underneath the 3-compartment sink. Please replace and must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable

6-101.11

Nov 25, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 12, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 18, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 6, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed single door reach-in cooler with minimum ambient temperature of 55F as measured by inspector thermometer. The person in charge discontinued use of the reach-in cooler pending service repairs

4-301.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager onsite at the time of inspection

2-102.12(A)

Feb 14, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed behind grill and along cove base molding of facility soil accumulation

6-501.12

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed facility without Certified Food Manager during hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed the bottom of the reach in cooler in the rear of the facility and reach in cooler across from grill station with soil accumulation

4-602.13

Oct 3, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

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No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed facility without clean up of vomiting and diarrheal instructions and or bio kit

2-501.11

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed facility without goat meat soup and beef soup prepared on 10/01/24 without a date marking

3-501.17

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

Inspector notes: Observed food employee bottled water on the prep table and not contained in a cup with a lid and a straw

2-401.11

Food storage containers not labeled with contents

Inspector notes: Observed facility without common label name on bulk flour and oil,

3-302.12

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed facility wet wiping cloths siting out side of wiping cloth solution on top of counters in the front of the facility

3-304.14

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed shelving units at the facility front counter with soil accumulation

4-602.13

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed within the facility soil accumulation underneath stove, mixer, and both reach in coolers in the rear of the facility

6-501.12

Aug 1, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed working containers of disinfectant without common label names at the three compartment sink. Chemicals not in the original container shall be labeled with the common name of the chemical. Place common label names on working chemical bottle containers

7-102.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed floor underneath cooling units, and under stove with heavy soil accumulation

6-501.12

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Safari Bakery and Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Safari Bakery and Cafe on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Safari Bakery and Cafe.

How does Safari Bakery and Cafe compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Safari Bakery and Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Safari 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 Safari 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 Safari Bakery and Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Safari Bakery and Cafe is inspected around five times per year on average.

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