Safeway
A+Cutting Edge3622 E Southern Ave, Mesa 85206
Food Establishment - Meat Market · Permit FD-04447
Score based on 10 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history10 on record
2026
Jun 1, 2026RoutinecleanA+
Discussed ADA's code related to pets inside the premise with PIC.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.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.
Jan 12, 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.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.
2025
Sep 19, 2025Routine1 coreA+
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
observed in the meat market food prep. some wall damage, coving and FRP panels separated. please reseal the penetrations. showed PIC
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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed
May 30, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
report emailed.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
sanitizer at the meat market final warewashing sink in use checked. reading 0 ppm. sanitizer dispenser was refilled serviced by manager. quat ammonia at 200 ppm established. 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.
Feb 6, 2025Routine2 priorityC°
report emailed.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
observed at the meat department front service area, open pan of taco ground meat, placed atop steak meats. MCESD food storage chart reviewed. manager relocated ground meat to a designated area. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: 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.
Inspector's notes
at the time of visiting the meat market, noted chemical spray bottles filled placed at the cutting boards, in the front service area. discussed with manager regarding proper chemical storage. staff in charge relocated chemical bottles to a designated shelf. corrected
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage
2024
Aug 5, 2024RoutinecleanA+
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 23, 2024Routine2 foundationall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had2 _ Priority0, _ Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.report emailed. 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: Paul -facility manager on duty
Priority Foundation-3-501.17, Pf: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Date Marking. 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.****************establishment meat market has rte/cooked seafood such as crab meats, lobster legs, cooked shrimp seafood salads. checked the pans . unable to locate a use by date . manager trained staff on the on site policy regarding a use by date to be added to the rte/food pans. staff provided 5-25 to all 5 pans. mcesd use by date guidance document reviewed. corrected. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-4-202.11, Pf: Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability; Smooth, Easily Cleanable. 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.*****************observed in the meat market, some knives in use, edges, chipped, missing pieces. showed PIC. manager discarded damaged knives. corrected. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Feb 13, 2024RoutinecleanA+
This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.No County legal action will result from this inspection.report emailed. 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: Cutting Edge A+,Signer: Dale-facility GM
2023
Nov 6, 2023RoutinecleanA+
This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.No County legal action will result from this inspection.report emailed. 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: Cutting Edge A+,Signer: Dale-facility GM
Aug 22, 2023RoutinecleanA+
This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.No County legal action will result from this inspection.report emailedThe 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: Cutting Edge A+,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Getta and Dale
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 →