Safeway

340 E Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Meat Market

Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Safeway, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 7, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near zero violations per visit.

Safeway's latest score of 100 sits above the Phoenix average of 97. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 7, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 31, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 28, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

Backflow prevention air gap not adequate (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed drain lines from both 3 bay sinks leaning into the floor sink. Person in charge (PIC) trimmed drain lines to ensure one inch minimum air gap above the floor sink flood rim. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violation was a verification breakdown which resulted in the violation

5-202.13

Jan 9, 2025

Routine

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

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer level in three-compartment sink had a quaternary ammonia concentration of 0ppm. Sanitizer compartment had water in sink at time of inspection. Person-in-charge (PIC) replaced empty sanitizer bag with a new one at time of inspection. Upon retesting, sanitizer had a quaternary ammonia concentration of 200ppm. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels

4-501.114(A-E)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed large leak from pipe under three-compartment sink when water drains from sink. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection

5-205.15(B)

Aug 19, 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 7, 2026. The public record contains five 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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