Safeway

10926 W Bell Rd Sun, Sun City, AZ 85351
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Safeway has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 10, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near zero violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “equipment food - contact surfaces and utensils-frequency”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average is 98, putting Safeway squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 11, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed two broken floor tiles next to a floor drain accumulating water from the drain. Educated PIC that all floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Correct prior to next routine inspection
6-501.11
95
Jan 24, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed an in-use ice machine with black, slimy, organic-like material growing behind the deflector panel. Per PIC ice from the machine is used in customer drinks. Educated PIC that ice is considered a food item when used in customer drinks. Instructed PIC in clean-in-place procedure using a hot soapy rinse, hot water rinse, and hot water plus sanitizer rinse. Second consecutive violation. Correct by next routine inspection
4-602.11(E)
95
Jul 18, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed an in-use ice machine with black, slimy, organic-like material behind the deflector panel. PIC stated they were unsure when ice machine was cleaned last. Instructed PIC in clean-in-place procedure using hot soapy water, hot water rinse, and hot water with sanitizer. Correct prior to next routine inspection
4-602.11(E)
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Safeway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Safeway on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Safeway?

Across the inspection record, “equipment food - contact surfaces and utensils-frequency” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Safeway.

How does Safeway compare to other restaurants in Sun City?

Safeway most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sun City average of 98.

Has Safeway's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Safeway have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Safeway means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Safeway inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Safeway is inspected around three times per year on average.