Safeway

1960 W Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Safeway has seven inspections in the public record. On Feb 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food, hot holding” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

The city-wide average for Mesa sits at 95, putting Safeway on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 6, 2026

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 27, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed the ambient air temp in the hot case at 135*F when measured with a min/max thermometer. TCS foods inside the cooler were observed holding between 109-170*F inside the hot case when measured with a probe thermometer, including: grilled chicken at 109*F, chicken wings from 120-124*F, and chicken tenders at 122*F. Per PIC, the foods had been cooked less than 1 hour prior. PIC provided cooking time logs. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection. Advised PIC to utilize time as a control or have the unit repaired/replaced

3-501.16(A)(1)

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed the ambient air temp in the hot case at 135*F when measured with a min/max thermometer. TCS foods inside the cooler were observed holding between 109-170*F inside the hot case when measured with a probe thermometer. Per PIC, the unit has been experiencing issues with the heating elements for approximately 1 year. Hot holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 135°F or above. Must repair hot holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 135°F or above

4-301.11

Oct 8, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Door handles in disrepair for the hot case for the chicken. Replace handles for proper sealing

4-501.11

Jun 3, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 18, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 9, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed fried chicken hot holding at internal temperature of 115 deg F,Buffilo bone in chicken and boneless chicken hot holding at internal temperature of 87-90 deg F in the right side of the hot holding case on the food preparation line. Deli employee reheated chicken to >165 deg F in oven during inspection

3-501.16(A)(1)

Oct 2, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed baked chicken hot holding in hot unit at internal temperature of 125 deg F. Deli employee reheated chicken to >165 deg F during inspection

3-501.16(A)(1)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Safeway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Safeway on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Safeway?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food, hot holding” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Safeway.

How does Safeway compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Safeway most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Mesa 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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