Safeway
A+Cutting Edge1515 E Elliot Rd, Tempe 85284
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-09397
Score based on 7 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history7 on record
2026
Jul 10, 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.Reviewed reportable food-borne illnesses and symptoms with PIC.
Feb 10, 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.**Reviewed proper handwashing procedure and sanitizer contact time with person in charge and employee.
2025
Sep 18, 2025Routine1 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.Of Note: Discussed with PIC all milk and milk derivatives RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Follow manufacturer's specifications if product states to be discarded within a different amount of days.
Inspector's notes
Observed unknown liquid dripping from ceiling piping all along the back of the facility hallway where backstock is stored. Discussed with PIC to not store any foods under the dripping pipes and fix/repair/replace the leaking pipes. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-403.12 - Core: Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater
Mar 12, 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.
2024
Oct 4, 2024Routine2 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with PIC to use lukewarm water for all sanitizers. Water that is too hot can dissipate the chemical and render the product ineffective.
Inspector's notes
Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) in facility at time of inspection. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
Observed a pinkish orangish liquid dripping from pipes along the ceiling walkway in the back of the facility between dairy walk-in and alcohol cages. Discussed with PIC to maintain in good repair. Per PIC a work order was in place for the pipes. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection
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5-403.12 - Core: Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater
Feb 27, 2024RoutinecleanA+
This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.This establishment received a(n) A+ Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager>>>Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFM) present at time of inspection. A CFM is required at all times of operation. Also observed no Food Handler's cards for any employees. Please obtain CFM and Food Handler's cards prior to next routine inspection.2nd Consecutive Violation.Of Note: Provided handwashing document to Person in Charge (PIC)Report sent via emailOn July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. Weneed 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)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form atthe below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Cutting Edge A+,Signer: Lauri Weast
2023
Sep 8, 2023RoutinecleanA+
This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager. Observed no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge's certified food protection manager certificate. A CFM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operations. Provide a CFM onsite by next routine inspection.A copy of the report was emailed to the manager.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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, 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) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Requesr-Form-181Award: Cutting Edge A+,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Deik Daugherty
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 →