Safeway

4747 E Elliot Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85044

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Bakery

Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Safeway has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 18, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

Across the inspection history, “other liquid wastes and rainwater” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Safeway's latest score of 86 falls below the Phoenix average of 97. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 18, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed active warewashing of food contact surfaces including piping tips at three-compartment sink with a quaternary ammonia concentration at 0ppm. Employee stated sanitizer had been replaced approximately 10-20 minutes prior, but had not been tested with sanitizer test strips. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. Food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized at time of inspection

4-501.114(A-E)

Oct 22, 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 two separate containers of powdered sugar with the scoops stored and handle touching the product. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) 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. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection

3-304.12

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed the unused ventilation system, walls, and topping transits have food debris buildup and brown/black organic matter. Also observed freezer with liquid buildup of icicles and the dishwasher area is missing ceiling tile. Discussed with PIC physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Also discussed the ceiling tiles shall be replaced

6-501.12

Jan 30, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 15, 2024

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater

Inspector notes: Observed a frozen liquid collecting on freezer fan and around outside of the freezer unit door. Discussed with PIC to have unit fixed/replaced/ repaired. Equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times

5-403.12

Oct 1, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing

Inspector notes: Observed no measuring device for high temperature dishwasher in the bakery. Discussed with PIC sanitizing using high temperature warewashing machines requires an irreversible measuring device to ensure food contact surfaces reach 160°F. Provide approved irreversible measuring device prior to re-inspection. Also observed the connected sprayer is leaking when not in use and missing or rusted ceiling tiles above the dishwasher. Discussed with PIC to replace/repair to create a smooth cleanable surface and equipment shall b maintained in good rapair at all times

4-302.13

Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed

Inspector notes: Observed at hand sinks and the prep tables in the front and back in the bakery to either have missing caulking or have separated caulking or organic matter on the existing caulking. Discussed with PIC that fixed equipment shall be sealed to create a smooth, cleanable, non-absorbent surface if the equipment is not easily moveable to clean properly

4-402.11

Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater

5-403.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Safeway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Safeway on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Safeway?

Across the inspection record, “other liquid wastes and rainwater” 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 86 out of 100, which is lower 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.

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