Safeway

18495 E Queen Creek Rd Queen, Queen Creek, AZ 85142
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Retail Food
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Safeway three times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 1, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around two violations each, up from closer to zero violations before.

Restaurants in Queen Creek average 95, so Safeway trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed organic matter build up in the ice machine. Talked to staff about cleaning frequencies. Ensure that soda machine area is cleaned often enough to avoid build up of organic matter
4-602.11(E)
Prohibitions; Utensils, Equipment and Linens
Inspector notes: Observed single use cups and other food contact surfaces stored inside the employee restroom. Talked to staff about storage locations. Ensure that to go containers are not stored in the restroom area
4-903.12
90
May 27, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 14, 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 Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Safeway compare to other restaurants in Queen Creek?

Safeway most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Queen Creek average of 95.

Has Safeway's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Safeway have averaged around two violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the 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.