Safeway
B°Cutting Edge4747 E Elliot Rd, Phoenix 85044
Food Establishment - Bakery · Permit FD-00562
Score based on 7 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history7 on record
2026
Feb 18, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety. After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violation was training staff (a policy issue, verification breakdown), which resulted in the violation.**Discussed sneeze guard requirements and placement of open food items until sneeze guards can be repaired.
Inspector's notes
Observed active warewashing of food contact surfaces including piping tips at three-compartment sink with a quaternary ammonia concentration at 0ppm. Employee stated sanitizer had been replaced approximately 10-20 minutes prior, but had not been tested with sanitizer test strips. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. Food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
2025
Oct 22, 2025Routine2 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.Of Note: Discussed with PIC 1) ensure glitter used on the food is edible. 2) all equipment and handles shall be maintained in good repair.
Inspector's notes
Observed two separate containers of powdered sugar with the scoops stored and handle touching the product. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) in-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
Inspector's notes
Observed the unused ventilation system, walls, and topping transits have food debris buildup and brown/black organic matter. Also observed freezer with liquid buildup of icicles and the dishwasher area is missing ceiling tile. Discussed with PIC physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Also discussed the ceiling tiles shall be replaced. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Jan 30, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Oct 15, 2024Re-Inspection2 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Inspector's notes
Observed heavy accumulation of black debris buildup on the bread pans and sheet pans. Discussed with PIC the food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 2nd Consecutive Violation
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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Inspector's notes
Observed a frozen liquid collecting on freezer fan and around outside of the freezer unit door. Discussed with PIC to have unit fixed/replaced/ repaired. Equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-403.12 - Core: Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater
Oct 1, 2024Routine1 foundation3 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed at hand sinks and the prep tables in the front and back in the bakery to either have missing caulking or have separated caulking or organic matter on the existing caulking. Discussed with PIC that fixed equipment shall be sealed to create a smooth, cleanable, non-absorbent surface if the equipment is not easily moveable to clean properly. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation
Inspector's notes
Observed no measuring device for high temperature dishwasher in the bakery. Discussed with PIC sanitizing using high temperature warewashing machines requires an irreversible measuring device to ensure food contact surfaces reach 160°F. Provide approved irreversible measuring device prior to re-inspection. Also observed the connected sprayer is leaking when not in use and missing or rusted ceiling tiles above the dishwasher. Discussed with PIC to replace/repair to create a smooth cleanable surface and equipment shall b maintained in good rapair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Re-inspection date 10-15-24
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4-302.13 - Priority Foundation: Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Inspector's notes
Observed heavy accumulation of black debris buildup on the bread pans and sheet pans. Discussed with PIC the food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 2nd Consecutive Violation
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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Inspector's notes
Observed a frozen liquid collecting on freezer fan and around outside of the freezer unit door. Discussed with PIC to have unit fixed/replaced/ repaired. Equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-403.12 - Core: Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater
Mar 7, 2024Routine1 coreA+
This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.This establishment received a(n) A+ Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Report sent via email On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Cutting Edge A+,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Number of Employees: 1,Signer: Holly Prater
Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils >>>Observed heavy accumulation of black debris buildup on the bread pans and sheet pans. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) the food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Nov 1, 2023RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailedFood Manager Licenses: 1,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Mike S
Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →