Excellent

Safeway Store #3120

12725 1st Ave S, Burien, WA 98168

Burien

Rated “Excellent” · as of Apr 1, 2026

Safeway Store #3120 was last inspected on April 1, 2026 and scored 5 points. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

April 1, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review

Satisfactory

Score: 5 points

1 general
  • GeneralFood handling5 pts

    Wiping cloths weren’t stored in sanitizer, or sanitizer strength was wrong.

    Official wording (code 3400)

    Wiping cloths properly used, stored; sanitizer concentration

Apr 12, 2021: 0021/04Feb 2, 2022: 0022/02Feb 16, 2023: 151523/02Jan 3, 2024: 202024/01Aug 28, 2024: 5524/08Mar 3, 2025: 5525/03Jul 15, 2025: 5525/07Apr 1, 2026: 5526/04
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better (fewer violation points).

Inspection history

8 inspections on record

  1. Unsatisfactory 5 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling5 pts

      No consumer warning posted for raw or undercooked food.

      Official wording (code 2300)

      Proper consumer advisory posted for raw or undercooked foods

  2. Satisfactory 5 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep5 pts

      Food-contact surfaces weren’t kept clean and sanitized.

      Official wording (code 4200)

      Food-contact surfaces maintained, cleaned, sanitized

  3. Satisfactory 5 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling5 pts

      Wiping cloths weren’t stored in sanitizer, or sanitizer strength was wrong.

      Official wording (code 3400)

      Wiping cloths properly used, stored; sanitizer concentration

  4. Unsatisfactory 20 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    3 critical Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training10 pts

      Permit or required written food-safety procedures weren’t in order.

      Official wording (code 2600)

      Compliance with valid permit; operating and risk control plans, and required written procedures

    • CriticalManagement & training5 pts

      Not every food worker had a current Food Worker Card.

      Official wording (code 0200)

      Food Worker Cards current for all food workers; new food workers trained

    • CriticalManagement & training5 pts

      No person in charge who knew the food-safety rules, or no certified manager on staff.

      Official wording (code 0100)

      PIC present, demonstrates knowledge and performs duties to maintain AMC; certified manager on staff unless exempt

  5. Unsatisfactory 15 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation10 pts

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked.

      Official wording (code 0600)

      Adequate handwashing facilities

    • GeneralFacility upkeep5 pts

      Dishwashing setup or sanitizer strength wasn’t right, or test strips were missing.

      Official wording (code 4100)

      Warewashing facilities properly installed, maintained, used; sanitizer concentration; test strips available and used

  6. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

  7. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

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Source: Public Health – Seattle & King County open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.