Safeway

520 W Osborn Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85013

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Safeway has been inspected six times since 2024. On Jan 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

Restaurants in Phoenix average 97, so Safeway is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 9, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 11, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 28, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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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)

Jan 22, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 25, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 22, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed cooked chicken wings (128'F) in self-service steam unit located in front of deli display unit. Water in unit measured at 100'F. PIC stated chicken was cooked about 30 minutes prior and was placed in steam unit to be hot-held. PIC checked unit and stated the unit had not been turned on. PIC turned on unit at time of inspection. 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. Unit measured above 135'F at end of inspection

3-501.16(A)(1)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed door missing on reach-in unit located opposite of sandwich station. Ambient temperature of unit measured at 39.8'F. TCS food items in unit measured at 41'F and below. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection

4-501.11

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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.

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