Safeway

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3655 W Anthem Way, Phoenix 85086

Food Establishment - Meat Market · Permit FD-54781

Score based on 11 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 18, 2026.

Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history11 on record

2026

Sep 14, 2026RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.

Apr 14, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

Jan 2, 2026RoutinecleanA°

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

2025

Sep 19, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB°

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

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed raw ground turkey stored over raw ground beef and raw whole cut beef in the walk-in cooler in the meat department. Also observed raw ground pork sausage stored over raw whole beef in the walk-in cooler in the meat department. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Instructed PIC to arrange raw meats based on final cooking temperature at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed freezer storing frozen food at 34.1*F per min/max thermometer at the time of inspection with previously frozen chicken breast at 28*F and raw bacon wrapped jalapenos 28*F at the time of inspection. Stored frozen foods shall be maintained frozen unless in the process of slacking or thawing. Per employee, freezer door was ajar when they came in to work and some frozen foods were still frozen and some TCS foods close to the open door had begun the thawing process. PIC moved frozen food to alternative freezer or refrigeration units at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.11 - Core: Frozen Food

Jun 4, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with PIC: raw meat storage

#14 — Required Records Available: Shellstock Tags, Parasite DestructionPriority foundation3-203.12

Inspector's notes

Observed mussels in seafood case without shellstock tags. Shellstock tags must be kept with shellstock until sold, dated with final sale date, and maintained in chronological order for 90 days onsite. PIC had shellstock tags in binder available that correlated to the mussels in seafood case. PIC made a photo copy of the shellstock tag and placed the correlating tag in the case with live mussels. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Consecutive repeat violation: 2nd

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Mar 10, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Proof of correction received electronically on 3/7/2025.

Feb 27, 2025Routine2 foundationB°

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

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-202.12

Inspector's notes

Maximum water temperature of the handwashing sink next to the prep sink was 66°F.

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5-202.12 (A) - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Sinks, Installation. Proper temperature, Mixing Faucet. 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. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Person in charge submitted work order at time of inspection. Provide proof of complete repair electronically prior to re-inspection (3/10/25). Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

#14 — Required Records Available: Shellstock Tags, Parasite DestructionPriority foundation3-203.12

Inspector's notes

Observed two mesh bags of clams and a mesh bag of oysters in the same plastic container in the reach in refrigerator. Ensure Shellstock from one tagged or labeled container are not commingled with Shellstock from another container with different certification numbers, different harvest dates, or different growing areas. Commingled shellstock was separated into different containers at time of inspection. Reviewed shellstock storage and shellstock tag record requirements with the person in charge.

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Repeat Violation 3-203.12 - Priority Foundation: Shellstock, Maintaining Identification. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source. Predefined Comment: Shellstock tags must be kept with shellstock until sold, dated with final sale date, and maintained in chronological order for 90 days onsite. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection, Repeat Violations: 2nd.

2024

Oct 1, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

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

#14 — Required Records Available: Shellstock Tags, Parasite DestructionPriority foundation3-203.12

Inspector's notes

Observed 4 shell stock tags without date when last shell stock was sold.

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3-203.12 - Priority Foundation: Shellstock, Maintaining Identification. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source. Predefined Comment: Shellstock tags must be kept with shellstock until sold, dated with final sale date, and maintained in chronological order for 90 days onsite. Person in charge used system to find last date sold for tags. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed raw chicken stored on top shelf above ready to eat crab sticks in large reach in cooler in cutting room. Person in charge moved chicken to bottom shelf at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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. Predefined Comment: All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Jul 23, 2024RoutinecleanA°

Signed on FD-54784Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Mar 6, 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: Jamy A

2023

Nov 8, 2023RoutinecleanA°

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. Emailed report and confirmed. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy 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-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: CONNOR WOLFE

This address holds 5 food permits

Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 18, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →