Safeway

6202 S 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85042
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Safeway, the earliest from 2024. On Jan 21, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

Looking across the full record, “repairing -premises, structures, attachments, and fixtures-methods” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Safeway's latest score of 100 sits above the Phoenix average of 97. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 20, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed caulking around the hand sink located next to the assembly area to be missing, degraded, or otherwise in disrepair at time of inspection. Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.11
95
May 8, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed scooper being stored inside dry breading for chicken with handle in contact with the breading. PIC replaced the scooper with a clean utensil at time of inspection. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food
3-304.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed caulking on the hand sink adjacent to the combi ovens to be missing, cracked, or otherwise degraded, rendering the area neither smooth nor easily cleanable. Re-seal so that the area is smooth and easily cleanable. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.11
90
Jan 15, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 17, 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 21, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Safeway?

Across the inspection record, “repairing -premises, structures, attachments, and fixtures-methods” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Safeway.

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 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.