Safeway

B°

3655 W Anthem Way, Phoenix 85086

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-54784

Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 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 history10 on record

2026

Sep 14, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with PIC: verifying the discard dates of deli meats

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

Inspector's notes

Observed concentration of quat sanitizer at the in-use three-compartment sink below 150ppm at the time of inspection. Quat sanitizer concentrations shall be between 150ppm-400ppm dependent on manufacturing. PIC adjusted the sanitizer dispenser line and filled sink with new quat sanitizer solution and with test strips verified quat sanitizer levels were above 150ppm at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: 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.

Apr 14, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

Jan 2, 2026Routine1 coreA°

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

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed handwash sink in deli kitchen with a constant leak from the faucet. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

2025

Sep 19, 2025RoutinecleanA°

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

Jun 4, 2025Routine2 priority1 coreall corrected on siteC°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with PIC: floor and cove under the three compartment sink, cleaning frequency timers, accessible sinks

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

Inspector's notes

Observed concentration of quat sanitizer in the three-compartment sink below 150ppm. Quat sanitizer concentrations shall be between 150ppm-400ppm dependent on manufacturing. PIC changed the bag of quat sanitizer and concentration was above 150ppm. Food-contact surfaces were properly re-sanitized at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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#18 — Proper Cooking Time and TemperaturesPriority3-401.11

Inspector's notes

Observed employee taking chicken cooked from a raw state from the oven. Employee stated chicken was fully cooked. Chicken had an internal temperature of 138*F-140*F. All raw animal proteins must reach a final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Employee was instructed to cook the chicken in the oven till internal temperature reached 165*F for 1 second. Verified final cooking temperature of the chicken was at least 165*F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-401.11 - Priority: Raw Animal Foods-Cooking. 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/4616/25575/AMC-Toolbox---Cooking.

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

Observed the handles of the scoops in deli salads making contact with the product. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

Feb 27, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed repairing flooring below fryer with the PIC.

2024

Oct 1, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

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

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed baked chicken at a temperature of 110*F in hot holding unit behind deli counter person in charge informed items were placed into hot holding unit 3 hours prior and discarded items 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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Jul 23, 2024RoutinecleanA°

Predefined 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 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →