WHOLESALE-BASIC · Walla Walla, Washington
Safeway INC.
Doing business as Safeway #1160. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- WHOLESALE-BASIC
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- MEGA-BOOK
- Washington book
- BUSY-CITY
- Walla Walla crowd
The record
Safeway INC. holds an active federal Wholesaler Basic Permit (WA-P-21477), with premises in Walla Walla, Washington.
- WA-P-21477
- federal permit number
- WHOLESALE-BASIC
- TTB class plate
- MEGA-BOOK
- Washington wholesaler book
- BUSY-CITY
- wholesalers crowd in Walla Walla
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- WHOLESALE-BASIC
- MEGA-BOOK
- BUSY-CITY
- STATE-#5
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Wholesaler |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | WA-P-21477 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Safeway #1160 |
| City | Walla Walla |
| ZIP code | 99362 |
| State | Washington |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Safeway INC. fits in Washington
1,909
wholesaler permits in Washington · MEGA-BOOK
#5
of 52 states for wholesalers
4,139
all permits in Washington · MEGA-BOOK
Washington carries 1,909 wholesaler permits — the largest FAA class at 38,957 holders nationwide. Safeway INC. in Walla Walla sits in the middle tier; 4,139 combined permit rows are on file for Washington.
Washington's wholesaler book vs every state
Where Washington's 1,909 active wholesalers rank among all states, the cohort Safeway INC. belongs to
1,909 5th of 52 higher than 47 of 52 states
States, banded by wholesaler permit count
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more states. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source TTB FOIA List of Permittees, aggregated by state · September 2026
Read with Safeway INC.
ABS(wholesaler_count) peers first (same permit class, other states), then a LARGEST-distance pole and a class-branched guide, not a fixed Related strip.
100 Points LTD CO · Texas →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK
ABS(wholesaler_count) peer: Texas 2,143 wholesalers (Δ 234 heavier vs Washington).
1232 Wine LLC · Oregon →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · DENSE-BOOK
ABS(wholesaler_count) peer: Oregon 1,461 wholesalers (Δ 448 lighter vs Washington).
13th Floor Distribution LLC · Illinois →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · DENSE-BOOK
ABS(wholesaler_count) peer: Illinois 1,154 wholesalers (Δ 755 lighter vs Washington).
"one-World Logistics" · California →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(wholesaler_count) pole: California holds 9,346 wholesalers (Δ 7,437 vs Washington's MEGA-BOOK).
Washington permit board · MEGA-BOOK →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK
Safeway INC. sits in Washington's MEGA-BOOK wholesaler book (1,909 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Three-tier system · WHOLESALE-BASIC →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · BUSY-CITY
Safeway INC.'s WHOLESALE-BASIC plate is the middle tier, state separation laws drive why wholesaler books dwarf the others.
Other wholesalers near Walla Walla
Nationwide wholesalers in similarly dense permit cities
Nationwide wholesalers outside Washington with comparable city books — Safeway INC.'s wholesaler plate is compared on permit-holder density, not production volume.
Similar city permit density
Nearest cross-state wholesalers by city permit-holder count (260 holders in Walla Walla).
Similar city wholesaler count
Nearest cross-state wholesalers by city wholesaler count (24 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Safeway INC. hold?
Safeway INC. holds an active federal Wholesaler Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number WA-P-21477. Wholesaler Basic Permits cover the three-tier middle lane (38,957 nationwide).
Where is Safeway INC. located?
Safeway INC.'s permit premises is in Walla Walla, Washington, ZIP 99362. Washington holds 1,909 wholesaler permits - the 5th most of any state.
How should I verify Safeway INC.'s permit?
Cross-check permit number WA-P-21477 against the TTB Public Permit Search and confirm the wholesaler class matches your use case. This page reflects the September 2026 FOIA List of Permittees extract; status can change between vintages.
Reading a mega book wholesaler plate
Safeway INC.'s WHOLESALE-BASIC plate sits in Washington's MEGA-BOOK wholesaler book (1,909 active, state #5 nationally). A Wholesaler Basic Permit sits in the three-tier middle lane between producers/importers and retailers; state franchise and separation laws still govern who may buy from this holder.