Grocery Store · King County, WA

Safeway Store #3120

12725 1st Ave S

Last inspected Nov 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Safeway Store #3120 last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 5, 2026. The result listed by Public Health – Seattle & King County was “Unsatisfactory” (official score 8).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 5 inspections on record, from Jan 3, 2024 to Nov 5, 2026.
Has Safeway Store #3120 ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 3, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

5 inspections

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Nov 5, 2026

Unsatisfactory

Official score: 8 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 4300Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood-contact surfaces maintained and clean

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

criticalCode 0100Facility maintenance

Official Wording

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

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Nov 5, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Apr 1, 2026

Satisfactory

Official score: 6 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 4600Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Toilet facilities properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 4300Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood-contact surfaces maintained and clean

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Apr 1, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Jul 15, 2025

Satisfactory

Official score: 0 · Understand This Area’s Scale

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Jul 15, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Aug 28, 2024

Satisfactory

Official score: 0 · Understand This Area’s Scale

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Aug 28, 2024 · Original Source

Routine Inspection/Field Review

Jan 3, 2024

Unsatisfactory

Official score: 20 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode 3400Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Wiping cloths properly used, stored; sanitizer concentration

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

criticalCode 2600Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

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

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

criticalCode 0100Facility maintenance

Official Wording

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

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Public Health – Seattle & King County, Jan 3, 2024 · Original Source