Safeway

6202 S 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85042
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Meat Market
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Safeway appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 21, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

“Repairing -premises, structures, attachments, and fixtures-methods” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Safeway's latest score is in line with the Phoenix average of 97. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed damage and rust buildup along wall and cove basing in processing room. Please ensure structures are maintained in good repair to be smooth and easy to clean
6-501.11
95
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 3-comp sink 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
No violations found.
100
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 95 out of 100, which is about the same as 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.