PlateScore

Safeway

A+Cutting Edge

926 E Broadway Rd, Tempe 85282

Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-01599

Score based on 7 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

96
Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

100060202420252026Jan 8, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 6, 2024 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Sep 26, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 15, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 21, 2025 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 12, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 9, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history8 on record

2026

Jul 9, 2026RoutinecleanA+

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.

Feb 12, 2026RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Aug 21, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB°

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.Report emailed. **Discussed storage of chemicals/toxic substances with PIC, ensuring they are kept separate from food, food-contact surfaces, and clean linens. **Observed Pressure Vacuum Breaker (PVB) connecting faucet with an atmospheric vacuum breaker and chemical dispenser in produce cooler. PVB was observed installed directly next to chemical dispenser. PVB should be installed at least 12 inches upstream from chemical dispenser to account for any pressurized non-potable water from entering the water supply. Discussed with PIC adding piping extensions to extend PVB further up wall, or chemical dispenser down wall.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed the following packaged time/temperature controlled for safety food items with an internal temperature between 47*F-52*F: cut watermelon, cut cantaloupe, cut honeydew, and yogurt parfait. TCS items were located in front display case closest to store entrance. TCS items above 41*F were located on top/front layer of items, while bottom/rear items were at 41*F or below. Person-in-charge (PIC) states fruit is prepped in back produce room, packaged, cooled in produce cooler, and was brought out once cooled to 41*F approximately 2-3 hours prior. PIC relocated all TCS foods improperly cold held to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. PIC states unit will be adjusted to a cooler setting. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed mop sink in back of store with hose connection rusted to faucet. Also observed wall support disconnected to faucet and right escutcheon plate disconnected from wall. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair and recaulk plate prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

Jan 15, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Observed hose with shut off style nozzle in produce. Person in charge was unable to answer if the hose is connected to a backflow device rated to prevent backsiphonage of health hazard cross-connections subject to continuous pressure applications. Inspector will follow-up on this at next routine inspection.

2024

Sep 26, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°

*Re-inspection date adjusted (see INSP-083919-202)No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

Sep 16, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Sep 6, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed the following time/temperature controlled for safety foods with internal temperatures between 48*F - 64*F in the refrigerated display case for refrigerated salad dressings/dips/premade salad/precut vegetables: Taylor Farms Premade Salads, Marzatti Bottled/Container Dressings, Bob's Bottled Dressings, Marie's Bottled Dressings, Bolthouse Farms Bottled Dressings, Litehouse Bottled Dressings, Chick-fil-a Bottled Dressings, Panera Bottled Dressings, Opadipity Dips, Lighthouse Dips, Fresh Cravings Salsas/Hummus. These salads/dressings/dips/hummus/salsas contained cut leafy greens, cooked animal proteins, dairy, tomatoes, or cooked chickpeas; all of the containers indicated that per the manufacturer they must be kept refrigerated. The measured ambient temperature was between 45.1*F - 58.8*F. PIC removed all of these foods from the unit to an area where they will be scanned out for destruction. All foods stocked today within 4 hours were moved to a functioning walk-in refrigerator to cool back down to 41*F and below. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed the following time/temperature controlled for safety foods with internal temperatures between 48*F - 64*F in the refrigerated display case for refrigerated salad dressings/dips/premade salad/precut vegetables: Taylor Farms Premade Salads, Marzatti Bottled/Container Dressings, Bob's Bottled Dressings, Marie's Bottled Dressings, Bolthouse Farms Bottled Dressings, Litehouse Bottled Dressings, Chick-fil-a Bottled Dressings, Panera Bottled Dressings, Opadipity Dips, Lighthouse Dips, Fresh Cravings Salsas/Hummus, and fresh spouts. These salads/dressings/dips/hummus/salsas contained cut leafy greens, cooked animal proteins, dairy, tomatoes, or cooked chickpeas; all of the containers indicated that per the manufacturer they must be kept refrigerated. The measured ambient temperature was between 45.1*F - 58.8*F. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 09/16/24.

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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.

Jan 8, 2024RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.A copy of the inspection report was emailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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.Signer: Nick N.,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: Not Participating

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 →