Inspection Report

Business Name
Middle Eastern Bakery
Business Address
3052 N 16TH ST PHOENIX AZ 85016
Permit Number
FD-44427
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
Re-Inspection
Inspection Date
9/12/2025
Grade
R
Priority Violation
0
Inspection Status
Re-inspection required

Violations

Violation #: 33

Description: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature Control

Comments:

Upon re-inspection, all violations due for re-inspection have not been corrected.

4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Addl Notes: Observed cooked gyro meat, tzatziki, cut tomatoes, cut lettuce, cooked chicken, raw chicken, raw lamb, cooked rice, spanakopita, yogurt, rice pudding, shawarma, lemon soup, lentil soup, feta cheese, Bulgarian cheese, provolone cheese, mujadara, and humus at 45-48'F in walk-in cooler during re-inspection. The ambient air temperature of the cooler was measured to be 45'F at its coldest temperature. Per PIC, equipment repair person attempted to repair cooler overnight but had to obtain part for cooler and will be completing repairs to the cooler later today. Establishment is actively working to repair the cooler. PIC voluntarily discarded all food items at time of inspection. TCS foods cold held must be maintained at 41'F or below at all times. Cold holding equipment must function properly in a manner to properly hold TCS foods at or below 41'F at all times. Repeat violation. This is the second consecutive violation.

Comments/Details


Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
PIC voluntarily adjusted menu for establishment after discarding foods in walk-in cooler. PIC stated establishment will only be serving non-TCS foods and beverages while cooler repair is ongoing. PIC will contact inspector once repairs are completed for follow-up inspection.

"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.