Safeway

340 E Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk Grade: B

Across the available record, Safeway has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 7, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “system maintained in good repair”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average sits at 97, which Safeway's 86 doesn't quite reach. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 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 sanitizer compartment of 3-comp sink with 0PPM quaternary ammonium sanitizer while having dishware actively inside the basin. PIC remade the sanitizer such that the quat concentration was measured between 150-400PPM at time of inspection. Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels
4-501.114(A-E)
86
Jul 31, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed constant drip coming from main sink. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
5-205.15(B)
95
Jan 9, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed tongs used for hot foods rest over handwash sink barrier with one tong within the handwash sink area. Person-in-charge (PIC) relocated tongs to warewashing area 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
3-304.12
95
Aug 19, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed leaky faucet at 3-comp sink. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times
5-205.15(B)
95

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 four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Safeway?

Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” 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.