Safeway

7920 E Chaparral Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Meat Market
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk Grade: B

Public records show five inspections at Safeway stretching back to 2024. Safeway was last inspected on Feb 6, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

“Nonfood-contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Scottsdale restaurant, which scores around 95. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed meat grinder stored as clean in walk in cooler. Observed a small piece of meat residue on the auger inside the meat grinder. Food contact surfaces must be clean to the sight and touch. The meat grinder was broken down and sent off for cleaning at time of inspection
4-601.11(A)
90
Aug 25, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 7, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: Observed large sink and hand wash sink with damaged caulking on the back side. Discussed with the person in charge that all sinks should be sealed to the wall to create a smooth easily cleanable surface
6-201.13
95
Feb 25, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Nonfood-contact surfaces have cracks, ledges, or crevices
Inspector notes: Observed hand wash sink and prep sink with no caulking adhering them to the wall. All equipment shall have be attached to the wall with a smooth cleanable surface so that no moisture can get behind the equipment and it easily cleanable
4-202.16
95
Aug 12, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood-contact surfaces have cracks, ledges, or crevices
Inspector notes: Observed hand wash sink and prep sink with no caulking adhering them to the wall. All equipment shall have be attached to the wall with a smooth cleanable surface so that no moisture can get behind the equipment and it easily cleanable
4-202.16
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Safeway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Safeway on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Safeway?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Safeway.

How does Safeway compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

Safeway most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Scottsdale average of 95.

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.