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Safeway

A+Cutting Edge

14696 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, Scottsdale 85260

Food Establishment - Meat Market · Permit FD-03523

Score based on 8 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

91
Excellent

Scottsdale restaurant avg: 93

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1000602023202420252026Oct 23, 2023 — Routine — score 70 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 20, 2024 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 21, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 9, 2024 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jan 29, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 20, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Sep 17, 2025 — Routine — score 83 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Apr 2, 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

Apr 2, 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.

2025

Sep 17, 2025Routine1 priority2 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the Priority violation #16 was training staff (a verification breakdown), which resulted in the violation. This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.Reviewed with manager: handwashing.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Inspector's notes

At in use 3-compartment sink, no detectable quat sanitizer solution from dispenser. After initial discussion with employee, sanitizer dispenser stopped working earlier in day and after continued discussion, employee stated chemical dispenser has not been operating correctly for several days. Discontinue use of chemical dispenser at 3-compartment sink and use floor chemical dispenser for filling of sink basin. Quat sanitizer was confirmed at 200ppm from floor chemical dispenser. Discussed more frequent monitoring of sanitizer solution when warewashing, especially at start of day and after periods of heavy warewashing. 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.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-202.16

Inspector's notes

Second Consecutive Violation. On meat cases, doors with cracks, pieces of plastic missing, and in one door, water trapped between two panes of glass on door. Repair. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 4-202.16 - Core: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-602.13

Inspector's notes

On meat cold cases, doors (glass, handles, tracks) with accumulation of food residues. Maintain clean. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces

May 20, 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 with manager and employees: ice build up on 1 of 3 AC units in cutting room.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-202.16

Inspector's notes

On meat cases, doors with cracks, pieces of plastic missing, and in one door, water trapped between two panes of glass on door. Repair. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-202.16 - Core: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces

Jan 29, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violation was training staff (verification breakdown), which resulted in the violation.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

At meat service counter, employee returned from sales floor with disposable glove over cloth glove, washed hands with gloves on, then handled raw meat for customer. Instructed employee to remove gloves, wash hands, and don new gloves to continue with tasks. 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. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing procedures with the person-in-charge (PIC). Proper handwashing procedure is to rinse hands with warm water, scrub with soap for 10-15 seconds, rinse with warm water, dry with approved drying provision, and turn off in a manner to prevent re-contamination of hands. Entire process should take approximately 20 seconds for full and proper handwashing to prevent spread of pathogens and contamination. 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.

2024

Oct 9, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.Routine inspection report was emailed to person in charge at establishment.

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.14

Inspector's notes

Establishment uses quat sanitizer for warewashing. Unable to locate quat test strips for monitoring of sanitizer solution concentration. Quat test strips were provided at time of inspection. Maintain appropriate test strips for use at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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.

May 21, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.Routine inspection report was emailed to person in charge at establishment. Inspection report received by operator.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Embargo Lbs: 0,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Mike O'Neil,Food Manager Licenses: 1

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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. ..........At front of store near produce, in self service cold holding bunker, packaged raw meats with temperatures of 50*F. Per manager, packaged raw meats were in cold holding bunker within normal time parameters. Front row of packaged raw meats were moved to meat walk in cooler to rapidly cool back down to the proper cold holding temperature. On top shelf in cold holding bunker, packaged vegetables were re-arranged to allow for better air flow. After 30 minutes, case temperature had dropped down to proper cold holding temperature. Ensure vents are not blocked at top of unit to allow for proper air flow. Maintain TCS (time/ temperature control for food safety) foods at a cold holding temperature of 41*F or less at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Feb 20, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation Violations on this inspection.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation #6, 2-301.14, which has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was discussed with the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action.Routine inspection report was emailed to person in charge at establishment. Inspection report received by operator.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Embargo Lbs: 0,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Mike O'Neil

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: 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. ............In meat preparation area, employee touched clothing, then donned used gloves to work with re-packaging of raw chicken, without a handwashing and use of new gloves. Employee removed gloves, washed hands, and donned new gloves to continue with task. Discussed the importance of proper handwashing and glove usage when handling open food. FOOD EMPLOYEES shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms as specified under § 2-301.12 immediately before engaging in FOOD preparation including working with exposed FOOD, clean EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS, and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES and: (A) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed portions of arms; (B) After using the toilet room; (C) After caring for or handling SERVICE ANIMALS or aquatic animals as specified in ¶ 2-403.11(B); (D) Except as specified in ¶ 2-401.11(B), after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco, eating, or drinking; (E) After handling soiled EQUIPMENT or UTENSILS; (F) During FOOD preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks; (G) When switching between working with raw FOOD and working with READY-TO-EAT FOOD; (H) Before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with FOOD; and (I) After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violation was training staff (a verification breakdown), which resulted in the violation. Repeat Violations: 2nd,Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedCore3-302.11

Core-3-302.11 (A3-8) , C: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. ...........In small seafood walk in cooler, packaged raw chicken in boxes stored over packaged raw pork in boxes. Packaged raw chicken in boxes were moved to bottom shelf to prevent future cross contamination. On sales floor, at wall cold meat case, packaged ready to eat ham stored next to packaged raw protein and at front of store in island cold case, packaged raw chicken stored over packaged raw beef and packaged raw salmon and next to packaged fresh vegetables without dividers. At wall cold meat case and island cold case, dividers were provided to separate raw and ready to eat foods. Discussed proper storage of raw vs ready to eat foods to prevent future cross contamination. After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violation was training staff (a verification breakdown), which resulted in the violation. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Oct 23, 2023Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation Violations on this inspection.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.Routine inspection report was emailed to person in charge at establishment. Inspection report received by operator.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Embargo Lbs: 0,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Daniel Smith,Food Manager Licenses: 1

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: 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. ............Employee went through swinging doors to sales floor to fix signage in cold case, then returned to cut room, and donned disposable gloves over cloth gloves without a proper handwash. Instructed employee to remove both gloves, wash hands, and don new gloves to continue with task of handling meat. Discussed the importance of proper handwashing and gloves usage with employees. FOOD EMPLOYEES shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms as specified under § 2-301.12 immediately before engaging in FOOD preparation including working with exposed FOOD, clean EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS, and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES and: (A) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed portions of arms; (B) After using the toilet room; (C) After caring for or handling SERVICE ANIMALS or aquatic animals as specified in ¶ 2-403.11(B); (D) Except as specified in ¶ 2-401.11(B), after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco, eating, or drinking; (E) After handling soiled EQUIPMENT or UTENSILS; (F) During FOOD preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks; (G) When switching between working with raw FOOD and working with READY-TO-EAT FOOD; (H) Before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with FOOD; and (I) After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violation was training staff, a verification breakdown, which resulted in the violation. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection From Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination...........In meat cold case, open dish of poke stored over open dish of cooked seafood salad. Poke was moved to shelf below cooked seafood salad. Discussed proper storage of raw and ready to eat foods to prevent future cross contamination. (A) FOOD shall be protected from cross contamination by: (2) Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal FOODS from each other such as beef, FISH, lamb, pork, and POULTRY during storage, preparation, holding, and display by: (b) Arranging each type of FOOD in EQUIPMENT so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violation was training staff, a verification breakdown, which resulted in the violation. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of 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 →