Safeway

520 W Osborn Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85013
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Meat Market
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Safeway, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 9, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near zero violations each time.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Phoenix restaurant scores 97. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 11, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 28, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed packaged, ready-to-eat vegetables stored beneath raw sausage in reach-in cooler. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. Person in charge properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code
3-302.11(A1-2)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed mop sink in back room with its AVB cap broken off. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Discussed importance of keeping backflow device in good repair with person in charge
5-205.15(B)
82
Jan 22, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 25, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 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 9, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Safeway compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Safeway most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

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.