Safeway

18495 E Queen Creek Rd Queen, Queen Creek, AZ 85142

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

Going back to 2024, Safeway has five inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 12, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

Safeway's latest score of 86 falls below the Queen Creek average of 95. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 12, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employees going from raw chicken station, to ready to eat foods while changing gloves, but not washing their hands. Talked to manager about hand washing, and had employee immediately wash their hands. Ensure that hand washing is occurring going from dirty to clean tasks in the kitchen

2-301.14

Aug 20, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed nobody present for the shift today that had a food manager license. Manager said would email it to me, and keep a paper copy on file. Ensure there is someone present for each shift that has an available food manager license

2-102.12(A)

Employee wearing dirty outer clothing

Inspector notes: Observed employee at raw chicken station with visibly soiled apron and leaning over clean dishes. Talked to manager about contamination from dirty surfaces touching clean surfaces. Ensure that employee keep dirty and clean equipment away from each other to avoid contamination

2-304.11

May 27, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Handwashing done in improper location (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee washing their hands at the 3 compartment sink. Talked to manager, they had the employee wash hands at a dedicated hand sink. Ensure that handwashing only occurs at a hand sink

2-301.15

Jan 9, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Manual Warewashing Equipment, Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed hot water sanitizing dish machine in deli area reaching only 123*F. Had PIC call for service and discussed proper sanitizing temperature of 160*F and using 3 comp sink to sanitize dishes until repair is made

4-501.111

Oct 2, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Safeway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Safeway on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Safeway compare to other restaurants in Queen Creek?

Safeway most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Queen Creek average of 95.

Has Safeway's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Safeway have averaged around one violation 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.

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