Safeway

3655 W Anthem Way, Phoenix, AZ 85086

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Meat Market

Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Safeway appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2024. The most recent visit was on Apr 14, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

The pattern that stands out is “shellstock, maintaining identification”, which has been cited three times.

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.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 14, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 2, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 19, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw ground turkey stored over raw ground beef and raw whole cut beef in the walk-in cooler in the meat department. Also observed raw ground pork sausage stored over raw whole beef in the walk-in cooler in the meat department. 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. PIC 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. Instructed PIC to arrange raw meats based on final cooking temperature at the time of inspection

3-302.11(A1-2)

Frozen food not maintained frozen (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed freezer storing frozen food at 34.1*F per min/max thermometer at the time of inspection with previously frozen chicken breast at 28*F and raw bacon wrapped jalapenos 28*F at the time of inspection. Stored frozen foods shall be maintained frozen unless in the process of slacking or thawing. Per employee, freezer door was ajar when they came in to work and some frozen foods were still frozen and some TCS foods close to the open door had begun the thawing process. PIC moved frozen food to alternative freezer or refrigeration units at the time of inspection

3-501.11

Jun 4, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Shellstock, Maintaining Identification (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed mussels in seafood case without shellstock tags. Shellstock tags must be kept with shellstock until sold, dated with final sale date, and maintained in chronological order for 90 days onsite. PIC had shellstock tags in binder available that correlated to the mussels in seafood case. PIC made a photo copy of the shellstock tag and placed the correlating tag in the case with live mussels

3-203.12

Mar 10, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 27, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Shellstock, Maintaining Identification (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed two mesh bags of clams and a mesh bag of oysters in the same plastic container in the reach in refrigerator. Ensure Shellstock from one tagged or labeled container are not commingled with Shellstock from another container with different certification numbers, different harvest dates, or different growing areas. Commingled shellstock was separated into different containers at time of inspection. Reviewed shellstock storage and shellstock tag record requirements with the person in charge

3-203.12

Handwashing sink water not at required temperature

Inspector notes: Maximum water temperature of the handwashing sink next to the prep sink was 66°F

5-202.12(A)

Oct 1, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken stored on top shelf above ready to eat crab sticks in large reach in cooler in cutting room. Person in charge moved chicken to bottom shelf at time of inspection

3-302.11(A1-2)

Shellstock, Maintaining Identification (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed 4 shell stock tags without date when last shell stock was sold

3-203.12

Jul 23, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Safeway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Safeway on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Safeway?

Across the inspection record, “shellstock, maintaining identification” has been cited three 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.

How often is Safeway inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Safeway is inspected around five times per year on average.

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