PlateScore

Safeway #209

B°

22983 E Riggs Rd, Queen Creek 85142

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2504671

Score based on 3 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

97
Excellent

Queen Creek restaurant avg: 94

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Score over time

1000602026Mar 23, 2026 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Apr 6, 2026 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 27, 2026 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)95
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history3 on record

2026

Jul 27, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

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

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

Inspector's notes

Observed equipement and hoses pieces stored inside the hand sink in the deli area by the chicken cooler. Manager removed the items. Ensure that all hand sinks are open and accessible at all times. 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.

Apr 6, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°
Mar 23, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

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

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-501.111

Inspector's notes

Observed a large amount of house flies in the deli area. Talked to manager about cleaning procedures, hose/drain cleaning, cleaning behind equipment and glove use. Ensure that pests are removed and not around food contact surfaces. Will do inspection within 10 days. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence

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 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →