PlateScore

Safeway

A+Cutting Edge

340 E Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix 85004

Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-06390

Score based on 5 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

100
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

100060202420252026Feb 1, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 19, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 9, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 31, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 7, 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 history5 on record

2026

Jan 7, 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.

2025

Jul 31, 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.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed flooring around drain where vegetable cleaning is done with giant cracks and exposed concrete allowing water to stand and making it uncleanable. 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods

Jan 9, 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.No violations noted at time of inspection. Spoke with Person-in-charge (PIC) about capacity and fill lines for cold-holding units.

2024

Aug 19, 2024RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Feb 1, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA+

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 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, orContact 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-181Award: Cutting Edge A+,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Jason Magee

#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. --- Observed raw packaged chicken stored on top of raw packaged beef in meat retail aisle located adjacent to the meat market. PIC moved raw packaged chicken to proper storage to avoid cross contamination; at time of inspection. Discussed proper storage of raw meat to prevent food contamination. 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 →