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Safeway

A+Cutting Edge

3800 W Happy Valley Rd, Glendale 85310

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-13674

Score based on 10 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

94
Excellent

Glendale restaurant avg: 97

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 1, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 8, 2023 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 12, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 3, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 9, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 25, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 9, 2025 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Oct 14, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 6, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 5, 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 history10 on record

2026

May 5, 2026RoutinecleanA+

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

Jan 6, 2026RoutinecleanA+

Predefined Comment: 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

Oct 14, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

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 a verification breakdown, which resulted in the violation.A work order was already placed for their high-temperature dishwasher. Staff are using the three-compartment sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-202.12

Inspector's notes

Observed quat sanitizer dispensing at the three-compartment sink above 500 PPM. Staff confirmed they were using the three-compartment sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes. Staff must dilute the sanitizer solution with water to the appropriate range (150 - 400 PPM). Alerted the Person in Charge, who placed a work order with their third-party sanitizer vendor. In the meantime, kitchen staff will dilute the sanitizing solution to the appropriate range, with water, until the dispenser can be serviced by EcoLab. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-202.12 (A-B) - Priority: Conditions of Use

Jun 9, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°

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.Provided vomit and diarrhea clean up procedures via email.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

Observed metal container in the handwashing sink at the time of inspection. The handwashing sink must be maintained so accessible at all times and not used for other purposes than handwashing. Employee was instructed to relocate all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection. After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violation was training staff verification breakdown, which resulted in the violation. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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 boneless wings being held between 119*F-127*F at time of inspection in customer self-serve wing stand. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. PIC stated wings had come out of the oven one hour prior. All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection. After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violation was training staff verification breakdown, which resulted in the violation. 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.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed a PVC pipe extension below floor level into the floor drain of a three-compartment sink and from the high temperature dishwasher. The pipe for the three-compartment sink and dishwasher must be above the floor drain to prevent backflow. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

Mar 25, 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.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessibleCore6-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed handwash sink behind the deli counter without handwashing signage. All handwashing sinks used by food service employees shall have a sign or poster visible notifying employees to wash their hands. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-301.14 - Core: Handwashing Signage. 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.

2024

Dec 9, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-204.11

Inspector's notes

Observed quaternary ammonia chemical dispenser in back of house to be dispensing at a concentration of over 500 ppm quaternary ammonia, as measured on quaternary ammonia test strips. Per PIC, sanitizer is not usually diluted after being dispensed. Discussed approved use of sanitizers with the person-in-charge (PIC). Sanitizer must be used at concentrations and in an approved manner per manufacturer instructions, 40 CFR 180.940, and 40 CFR 180.2020. PIC called for service of chemical dispenser during time of inspection. Discussed diluting sanitizer and checking concentration with test strips to ensure sanitizer is used at concentrations of 150-400 ppm quaternary ammonia. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11 - Priority: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals

Jul 3, 2024RoutinecleanA

Signed on FD-48918Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Mar 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 violations noted at time of inspection.PIC emailed inspection report.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-Request-Form-181No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Ryan R

2023

Nov 8, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Signer: Charlie Troutman,Award: B

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: 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... High temp warewashing machine measured 138 degrees F with min/max thermometer after multiple cycles, and while in use during inspection. Service call was placed and machine will not be used until it is repaired. Please ensure high temp warewashing machines achieve at least 160 degrees F for effective sanitizing of wares. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Sep 1, 2023RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety, 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.Inspection Report emailed and confirmed received. 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824Food Manager Licenses: 4,Embargo Lbs: 0,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Charles T.

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 →