Inspection Report

Business Name
Sweet Time Bakery
Business Address
66 S DOBSON RD MESA AZ 85202
Permit Number
FD-23-05298
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Bakery
Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
3/31/2026
Grade
B
Priority Violation
1
Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 24

Description: Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and Records

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.19 (B1,3-4; C1,4-5) - Priority: Time as a Public Health Control; Temperature, Discarded. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.

Addl Notes: Observed various baked goods with TCS fillings and toppings including: taro, red bean, custard, hot dogs, and cheese held at room temp overnight that the Person in charge (PIC) stated were on time control. PIC stated the old buns are sold until around 12pm the next day. All TCS foods being held under time as a control from the day before were discarded at time of inspection. See embargo form. 1st consecutive repeat violation. Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control. Predefined Comment: Must provide written time as a control procedures prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. ***Re-inspection scheduled for 4/10/2026

Violation #: 38

Description: Insects, Rodents and Animals not Present

Comments:

6-202.13 - Core: Insect Control Devices, Design and Installation Addl Notes: Observed two electrocution devices that do not contain the debris from the pest that fly into them. One on a rack with spices/ingredients and another one at the front counter. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that these devices must catch the debris to reduce risk of contamination. PIC removed them at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Comments/Details


No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.
Discussed product labels for packaged baked goods with Person in charge (PIC). Labels allow people to know what they are buying and what potential allergens may be in the products.

"A" for Food Safety

Through our grading system, Maricopa County Environmental Services Department provides at-a-glance indications of how food establishments perform during food safety inspections. This system is designed to grade food establishments in terms of food safety requirements and provide recognition to those who choose to participate.

How does it work?

The issuance of grade cards to food establishments is based on voluntary participation. The person in charge, who is present during the inspection, will be asked whether they would like to participate in the Grading System. This will be decided prior to each inspection. If an establishment does not participate in the Grading System, Not Participating or NP will appear on the inspection report, and the inspection will still occur. If an establishment does participate, a grade of A, B, C, or D will be determined at the conclusion of the inspection using the Grading System chart below. Participating establishments will then be provided with a grade card that can be posted in the establishment. The status of the establishment’s grade will also appear on the Restaurant Ratings page of the department’s website.

How can I determine the grade?

The Grading System chart can be used to determine grades earned for establishments that do not participate. Grades are determined by the number of Priority and Priority Foundation violations received at the time of inspection. Violation types are defined in general terms below.

Definitions

Priority Violation
Major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury (e.g. Food employees do not properly wash hands when required).
Priority Foundation Violation
Minor violation that does not directly contribute to an increased risk of foodborne illness but failure to correct this violation may lead to the occurrence of a priority violation. For example, hand washing soap and paper towels not available at hand wash sink (may lead directly to food employees not properly washing hands when required).
Core Violation
Minor violation that relates to general maintenance and sanitation (e.g. No sign reminding employees to wash hands).
Cutting Edge Program
All county food-related establishments can partner with Maricopa County to implement a proactive approach to reducing foodborne illness risk factors by implementing food safety systems that include policies, training, and verification processes. Partners enrolled in the Cutting Edge Program receive an A+ when an A is earned.
Grading System The matrix below is used to grade food inspections under the voluntary grading system.
A B B B B B B B C C C C C C D D
Priority 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 2 2 2 2 3
Priority Foundation 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 5 3 4 0 1 2 3 0

Any legal action for a pattern of non-compliance or permit suspension results in a D.