Safeway
A°Cutting Edge1960 W Main St, Mesa 85201
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-05247
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
Apr 30, 2026RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.
Feb 6, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Establishment is using their existing time as a control policy to monitor TCS foods in the hot case until a new unit is received.
Jan 27, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationB°
A re-inspection will take place on 2/6/2026 to ensure priority foundation violation #33 has been corrected.See INSP-109676-2025 for Responsible Party Signature.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.
Inspector's notes
Observed the ambient air temp in the hot case at 135*F when measured with a min/max thermometer. TCS foods inside the cooler were observed holding between 109-170*F inside the hot case when measured with a probe thermometer, including: grilled chicken at 109*F, chicken wings from 120-124*F, and chicken tenders at 122*F. Per PIC, the foods had been cooked less than 1 hour prior. PIC provided cooking time logs. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection. Advised PIC to utilize time as a control or have the unit repaired/replaced. 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 the ambient air temp in the hot case at 135*F when measured with a min/max thermometer. TCS foods inside the cooler were observed holding between 109-170*F inside the hot case when measured with a probe thermometer. Per PIC, the unit has been experiencing issues with the heating elements for approximately 1 year. Hot holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 135°F or above. Must repair hot holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 135°F or above. 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.
2025
Oct 8, 2025Routine1 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.emailed report
Inspector's notes
Door handles in disrepair for the hot case for the chicken. Replace handles for proper sealing. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Jun 3, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violation was training staff, which resulted in the violation.
Inspector's notes
Manager was unable to provide food handler cards during inspection. Employees must obtain food handler cards on or before 30 days of employment and leave certificate at establishment. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.11(A-B) and (C)(1), (4)-(16) - Priority Foundation: Demonstration; Demonstration of Knowledge
Inspector's notes
Observed the following food items cold holding at internal temperature of 49-54 deg F in the top corner portion of the deli reach in cold unit. The cold unit was holding within specification, and manager informed these food items had been cold holding in case since the night prior. Sushi, pastrami, corn beef bologna American cheese and deli chicken. Manager removed these food items from sale to discard 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.
Apr 18, 2025RoutinecleanA+
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.emailed
2024
Dec 9, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed fried chicken hot holding at internal temperature of 115 deg F,Buffilo bone in chicken and boneless chicken hot holding at internal temperature of 87-90 deg F in the right side of the hot holding case on the food preparation line. Deli employee reheated chicken to >165 deg F in oven during inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation 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.
Oct 2, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violation was training staff which resulted in the violation.emailed Establishment is on the Cutting-Edge program
Inspector's notes
Observed baked chicken hot holding in hot unit at internal temperature of 125 deg F. Deli employee reheated chicken to >165 deg F during inspection. 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.
Feb 20, 2024Routine1 coreA°
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.printed reportThis establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: John Cole
Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment-Observed the shelving inside one of the reach in cold cases in the deli area showing signs of wear exposing the metal under the paint coating. Repair to provide a smooth easy to clean finish. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Aug 31, 2023RoutinecleanA°
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.printed reportThis establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Steven Plohanski
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 →