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Safeway

A+Cutting Edge

13733 N Fountain Hills Blvd, Fountain Hills 85268

Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-01987

Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

96
Excellent

Fountain Hills restaurant avg: 91

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 16, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 15, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 20, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Apr 24, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 11, 2025 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 5, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Feb 5, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA+

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.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsCore4-501.18

Inspector's notes

In produce room, dishware in sanitizer solution with food debris. Instructed employee to drain and clean sink basin, then re-wash, rinse, and sanitize dishware. The wash, rinse, and SANITIZE solutions shall be maintained clean. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-501.18 - Core: Warewashing Equipment, Clean Solutions

2025

Aug 11, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

The person in charge at the establishment is not a certified food manager. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed cut melons(cantaloupe and honeydew)/50F in fruit trays stored in a refrigerated case near the store entrance. 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. The melons were stored on styrofoam trays that were standing upright on upper shelf in the unit. The trays appeared to be blocking any cold air flow onto the melons and fruit on the trays. Per manager, the trays had been placed in the case the day before. The cut melons improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. 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.

Apr 24, 2025Routine1 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.Reviewed handwashing sink requirements for promo sampling stations. A handwash sink/station should be within 25 feet (without any door between) of the sampling area.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

The person in charge at the establishment is not a certified food manager. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

2024

Aug 20, 2024Routine2 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.Confirmed the emailed report was received.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.15

Inspector's notes

In walk-in cooler near the salad prep room, observed cut watermelon/50-55F in covered clamshell containers. Remove or lightly cover TCS foods that are cooling. Reviewed with the person-in-charge. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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.

#36 — Thermometers Provided and AccurateCore4-204.112

Inspector's notes

Inoperable thermometer at walk-in cooler adjacent to salad prep room. Replace/repair the thermometer as needed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-204.112 (A-D) - Core: Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality

Apr 15, 2024Routine1 coreA°

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety, 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.Confirmed the emailed report was received.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Erin Lutz

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Repeat Violation Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained......No cold, running water at the mop sink faucet near the front set of restrooms. Repair as needed. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

2023

Oct 16, 2023Routine1 coreA°

Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager.....The person-in-charge (PIC) at the establishment is not a certified food manager. Ensure the PIC is an ANSI-certified food protection manager. Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff and present is also a qualification requirement of the Cutting Edge Program.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.Confirmed the emailed report was received. 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)Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Ryan Nowlin

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained......No cold, running water at the mop sink faucet near the front set of restrooms. Repair as needed. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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 →