Safeway

3622 E Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85206

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Meat Market

Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Safeway appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 12, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Mesa restaurant scores 95. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 12, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 19, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: Observed in the meat market food prep. some wall damage, coving and FRP panels separated. please reseal the penetrations. showed PIC

6-201.13

May 30, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Sanitizer at the meat market final warewashing sink in use checked. reading 0 ppm. sanitizer dispenser was refilled serviced by manager. quat ammonia at 200 ppm established

4-501.114(A-E)

Feb 6, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed at the meat department front service area, open pan of taco ground meat, placed atop steak meats. MCESD food storage chart reviewed. manager relocated ground meat to a designated area

3-302.11(A1-2)

Toxic materials not stored separately from food

Inspector notes: At the time of visiting the meat market, noted chemical spray bottles filled placed at the cutting boards, in the front service area. discussed with manager regarding proper chemical storage. staff in charge relocated chemical bottles to a designated shelf. corrected

7-201.11

Aug 5, 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 Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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 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.

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