Safeway
B°Cutting Edge13733 N Fountain Hills Blvd, Fountain Hills 85268
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-01988
Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history9 on record
2026
Jun 9, 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 Priority violation #16 was training staff (a policy issue, verification breakdown), which resulted in the violation.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.
Inspector's notes
***Second Consecutive Violation*** At in use high temperature warewashing machine, at dishware surface, final rinse reading of 140*F (on outside of unit) and no color change to temperature dot, after several cycles. High temperature warewashing machine was turned off then turned back on. After two cycles, and machine set to "2 minutes", final rinse with color change to temperature dot and 182*F reading on outside of unit. When food-contact surfaces are being sanitized with hot water in a dish machine, the surface temperature is to reach at least 160°F as measured by an irreversible registering temperature measuring device to destroy pathogens that may remain on such surfaces after cleaning. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-703.11 - Priority: Hot Water and Chemical-Methods; Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces. 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.
Feb 5, 2026Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°
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 with managers: additional employees trained on use of high temperature warewashing machine.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.
Inspector's notes
At hot line, employee moved glasses on and off face several times, touched apron several times then assisted customer with food without a proper handwash. Instructed employee to remove gloves, wash hands, and don new gloves to continue with task. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands are to be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.
Inspector's notes
At in use high temperature warewashing machine, at dishware surface, final rinse reading of 150*F after several cycles. High temperature warewashing machine was placed out of service and repair company was called. 3-compartment sink will be used for all warewashing purposes until machine is repaired. When food-contact surfaces are being sanitized with hot water in a dish machine, the surface temperature is to reach at least 160°F as measured by an irreversible registering temperature measuring device to destroy pathogens that may remain on such surfaces after cleaning. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-703.11 - Priority: Hot Water and Chemical-Methods; Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces. 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
Nov 6, 2025Routine1 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.
Inspector's notes
In the center vat of the small three compartment sink, observed packages of frozen food (like seafood) thawing in the vat filled with running water and spilling over. A detergent dispenser line was also submerged in the same vat. Maintain separation between chemicals and food items. The thawing process was redirected to the approved food prep sink. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage
Aug 11, 2025Routine2 priority1 coreC°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
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
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Observed bagged chicken nuggets/110F in hot case and BBQ bone-in chicken wings/112-122F in the wing bar. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. The PIC voluntarily discarded the nuggets held beyond safe time parameters. In the wing bar, it was discovered that the thermostat was not turned on. Per staff, the wings were in the case less than two hours. The thermostat was turned on and the wings were reheated to 165F prior to being returned to the bar. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.
Inspector's notes
Observed roast beef with discard date 8/9 and no datemark on seafood salad held more than 24 hours and prepared from a kit. Staff on site were unsure of the actual dates for these items. All other RTE/TCS foods in the case were datemarked with discard dates. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). The roast beef and salad were voluntarily discarded at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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.
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.
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
Nov 18, 2024Routine2 priority2 coreC°
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.
Inspector's notes
At the customer self-service wing bar, observed bone-in wings/114-127F, buffalo bone-in wings/111-130F, and salt and vinegar wings/113-130F. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violation was training staff and a verification breakdown which resulted in the violation. The chicken improperly hot held was overfilled in the pans, but was still within safe time parameters. It was reheated to 165°F at time of inspection, and staff was instructed to not exceed the fill lines in the pans. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.
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In back kitchen, observed about five chemical spray bottles stored on edge of storage rack adjacent and over fryer fillters and food storage packaging/bags. Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. All chemicals were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage
Inspector's notes
Observed two bags of frozen cooked meatballs submerged under hot (100F) running water. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. Staff adjusted the water temperature at the faucet. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing
Inspector's notes
Observed two bags of frozen meatballs being thawed in the ware washing sink. Use the dedicated food prep sink for all food preparation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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3-305.14 - Core: Food Preparation
Aug 20, 2024RoutinecleanA°
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.
Apr 15, 2024Routine1 priority2 coreB°
This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety, is not participating in the award program at this time, and had 1 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
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-403.11, P: Reheating for Hot 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/4618/AMC-Toolbox---Reheating........Observed worker filling retail hot case with pork rib tips/119F. Ensure reheated for hot holding TCS foods reach a minimum of 135F for 15 seconds if the foods are commercially processed and packaged in an approved processing plant. Other reheated for hot holding TCS food should be reheated to a minimum of 165F for 15 seconds. The establishment's reheating temperature log (requiring reheating to 165F) was not noted for the pork tips. After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violation was training staff and a verification breakdown which resulted in the violation. After instruction, staff properly reheated the pork tips. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing.....Observed packages of frozen chicken breasts overfilled in a bowl and not completely submerged under cold, running water while thawing. Ensure entire food package is completely submerged. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-3-305.14, C: Food Preparation.......Observed frozen chicken being thawed under running water in the warewashing sink. Use the cleaned/sanitized food prep sink for food preparation to eliminate possible sources of contaminants. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Oct 16, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
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 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation #19, [3-501.16(A)(1)], which has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was offered to the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action.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,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Ryan Nowlin
Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.......In the service case, observed chicken wings/ 113-119F, breasts/130F, and ribs/122F. Maintain hot TCS food at or above 135F. After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violation was a verification breakdown, which resulted in the violation. The food items were sent to be reheated and the thermostats adjusted on the steam baths. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
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