Safeway

18495 E Queen Creek Rd Queen, Queen Creek, AZ 85142
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Meat Market
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Safeway has been inspected five times since 2024. 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 visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

Safeway scores about where you'd expect for a Queen Creek restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed build up of organic matter around the ice machine in the meat dept area. Talked to manager about cleaning frequency. Ensure that equipment is cleaned often enough to avoid build up of organic matter
4-602.11(E)
95
Aug 20, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 27, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee washing dishes at 3 compartment sink while sanitizer was checked to be at 50 ppm quat sanitizer. Manager add staff resanitize and get new solution, set at 200 ppm quat. Ensure that dishes are sanitized in 200-400 ppm quat and put in solution for at least 30 seconds
4-501.114(A-E)
86
Jan 9, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
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 95 out of 100, which is about the same as 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.