PlateScore

Safeway

A+Cutting Edge

1855 N Power Rd, Mesa 85205

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-07318

Score based on 8 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

98
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

100060202420252026Feb 12, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 29, 2024 — Routine — score 70 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 23, 2024 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jan 31, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 13, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 3, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 15, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 8, 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 history8 on record

2026

May 8, 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. Inspection report was e-mailed.

Jan 15, 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.Inspection report was e-mailed. Discussed maintenance on the seals in between wall panels in the walk-in. Discussed fill lines in the hot holding case. Discussed ensuring that if any plumbing is changed during the installation of the new ovens, to submit for a minor remodel.

2025

Sep 3, 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.Inspection report was e-mailed.

May 13, 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.Inspection report was e-mailed.

Jan 31, 2025RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was e-mailed.

2024

Oct 23, 2024Routine1 foundationB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-601.11

Inspector's notes

At time of inspection right slicer set for 3:54 of time remaining and left slicer set at 4:00. Both slicers had visible food matter accumulation. Employee began using left slicer and hit timer for count down. Inspector asked deli PIC how many hours it had been since last disassembly and cleaning, PIC stated 3 hours prior. Discussed using timers accurately so staff can identify cleaning interval correctly.

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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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.

Jul 29, 2024Routine2 priorityC°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.12

Inspector's notes

Observed Deli employee enter deli area from break. Deli employee went to wash hands and conducted a sub 5 second hand wash. Employee was instructed by inspector on how to wash hands properly. Corrected.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.12 - Priority: Cleaning Procedure. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed bone in and boneless wings improperly hot holding between 112-130*f degrees. 8 bin hot holding unit had just had dial set too low. Items had been refilled within the last 2 hours. Items re heated to 165*f degrees at time of inspection. Corrected

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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 12, 2024RoutinecleanA°

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.Report emailedAward: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Tina Alvarez

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 →