Safeway
A+Cutting Edge810 E Glendale Ave, Phoenix 85020
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-03799
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
May 11, 2026RoutinecleanA+
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.No violations noted at time of inspection.
Jan 20, 2026RoutinecleanA+
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.No violations noted at time of inspection.
2025
Sep 15, 2025Routine1 coreA+
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed two deli display case sliding doors detached from railings and preventing adequate sealing of display case. 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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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
May 8, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°
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.
Inspector's notes
Observed deli meats with internal temperature between 43F - 55F in the deli counter case. The perosn in charge provided temperature check logs indicating the most recent temperature check was less than 2 hours ago and temperature recorded was between 34F -38F. All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated 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. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed sections of the meat/cheese deli case with minimum ambient temperature of 43F-45F as measured by inspector min/max thermometer. Dispaly thermostat on the deli case showed a temperature of 34.5F. The person in charge discontinued used of the sections of the deli case not maintaining minimum internal ambient TCS cold holding temperature of 41F or less and placed a work order for repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed slider doors in the deli/cheese case not properly fitted to the deli case resulting in the cold air venting out of the case. TCS food items in the sections with the doors in disrepair had internal temperatures between 43F -55F. The person in charge discontinued use of the sections of the deli case that could not be properly enclosed to maintain minimum internal cold holding ambient temperature.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Predefined Comment: 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.
Feb 10, 2025Routine2 coreA°
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.
Inspector's notes
Observed several sliding windows of the deli case in state of disrepair. Discussed the restricted use of tape, surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Predefined Comment: 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed exposed wood along the door frame of the walk in cooler and walk in freezer in the deli. Observed seperation of the coved base along the wall behind the the prep tables.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Predefined Comment: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
2024
Sep 25, 2024Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked chicken and cooked pasta with cheese with internal temperatures between 102F -128F in the deli hot case. The person in charge stated the food items had been place into the hot case for hot holding less than 4 hrs ago and removed the food items for reheating.
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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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed packages of sliced deli meats with date marking 09/09/24, exceeding 7 days. The person in charge stated the deli meats are sliced in store from hermetically sealed bulk packages.
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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. Predefined Comment: 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). Predefined Comment: All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
May 9, 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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: A,Signer: Gregory Rubalcuba
Core-6-101.11, C: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas Observed large area of unsealed exposed concrete floor by the three compartment sink and in front of the deli freezer. Observed missing wall tile and exposed wood on the outside of the deli walk-in cooler between the door entrance and the three compartment sink. The person in charge stated work orders for repairs have been submitted. Discussed materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces of smooth, durable, nonabsorbent and/or easily cleanable. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Jan 31, 2024RoutinecleanA+
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.Note:Discussed repair to the sliding door of the deli case.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.Signer: Salote Smith,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: Cutting Edge A+
2023
Oct 25, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety. 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.Inspection report delivered 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Signer: Erin Lutz,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: Not Participating
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. Observed cooked chicken fingers with internal temperature between 92F - 114F in the self serve deli bar. The person in charge stated the chicken fingers had been cooked and placed for hot holding less than two hours ago and reheated the chicken fingers to a minimum of 165F. Discussed with the person in charge not over filling past the pan fill lines and maintaining minimum hot holding temperature of 135F. 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 →