Safeway
A+Cutting Edge1159 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler 85224
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-04240
Score based on 8 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
Score over time
Inspection history8 on record
2026
May 28, 2026Routine1 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
Observed the caulking surrounding the deli 3 comp sink in disrepair with a a black organic growth on portions of the caulking.Advised PIC to removed old caulk, remove organic growth and restore caulking. Non-food contact surfaces 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.
Show full county text
4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation
Jan 15, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationall 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 a verification breakdown, which resulted in the violation.
Inspector's notes
In the deli cold case, observed various sealed and opened chubs of deli meats and cheeses with an internally probed range of 44-51*F. Observed all chubs of meat and blocks of cheese with the lowest observed internal temperature at the thickest part at 46*F. Observed an ambient air temperature of 50*F on the left side of the case and 40*F on the right side of the case where deli salads were held. Observed the deli salads in the right of the cooler holding at 41*F or below. Per PIC, the meat and cheese had been in the cooler overnight. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC 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. All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. The cooler was serviced at the time of inspection and foods were moved back to the deli cooler. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Show full county text
Repeat Violation *Second consecutive repeat violation* 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
In the deli cold case, observed various sealed and opened chubs of deli meats and cheeses with an internally probed range of 44-51*F. Observed an ambient air temperature of 50*F on the left side of the case and 40*F when measured with a min/max thermometer. 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. PIC lowered the cooler temp at the time of inspection. A tech was onsite before the end of the inspection and the cooler air temperature was observed at 32*F with a min/max thermometer. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Show full county text
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.
2025
Aug 28, 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 verification breakdown, which resulted in the violation.Report emailed.
Inspector's notes
In the deli cold case, observed chicken salad, pasta salads, potato salads, and olives with feta with an internally probed range of 45-48 degrees F. Items were within 4 hours of being out. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Show full county text
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.
May 22, 2025RoutinecleanA+
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.
Jan 21, 2025RoutinecleanA+
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 to person in charge (PIC). Discussed with PIC including discard time on time as a control logs for hot food.
2024
Aug 8, 2024Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an "A+" grade.
Inspector's notes
Provide a splash guard to the left the handwashing sink in the deli area to prevent potential contamination of the food prep table next to it. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Show full county text
3-307.11 - Core: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination
Jan 12, 2024RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and not participating in the grading award program with no Priority, no Priority Foundation violations on today's inspection report. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed to Safeway's location.****The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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)Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Ellie Sullivan, Store Manager
2023
Oct 24, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Due to the violation observed the Cutting Edge Verification Visit was changed to a Routine Inspection and have 1 priority, no priority foundation violations on today's inspection report. Based on the discussion, it has been determined the root cause of the violation was training staff which result in the noted violation. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed to Safeway location.****The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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)Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Christopher Neimicc, Store Director
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: 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. Deli Chicken had expired on 10/22/23 was observed still in with other deli meat product inside Deli Case. Per staff and Deli Department Manager, item had forgotten to remove from the case. Deli Manager removed Deli Chicken from Cold case at time of inspection. 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 →