Safeway

14696 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Meat Market
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Safeway has been inspected five times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 2, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around two violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surfaces”, showing up two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Scottsdale restaurant scores 95. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 17, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At in use 3-compartment sink, no detectable quat sanitizer solution from dispenser. After initial discussion with employee, sanitizer dispenser stopped working earlier in day and after continued discussion, employee stated chemical dispenser has not been operating correctly for several days. Discontinue use of chemical dispenser at 3-compartment sink and use floor chemical dispenser for filling of sink basin. Quat sanitizer was confirmed at 200ppm from floor chemical dispenser. Discussed more frequent monitoring of sanitizer solution when warewashing, especially at start of day and after periods of heavy warewashing
4-501.114(A-E)
Nonfood-contact surfaces have cracks, ledges, or crevices
Inspector notes: Second Consecutive Violation. On meat cases, doors with cracks, pieces of plastic missing, and in one door, water trapped between two panes of glass on door. Repair. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
4-202.16
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: On meat cold cases, doors (glass, handles, tracks) with accumulation of food residues. Maintain clean. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues
4-602.13
78
May 20, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood-contact surfaces have cracks, ledges, or crevices
Inspector notes: On meat cases, doors with cracks, pieces of plastic missing, and in one door, water trapped between two panes of glass on door. Repair. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
4-202.16
95
Jan 29, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At meat service counter, employee returned from sales floor with disposable glove over cloth glove, washed hands with gloves on, then handled raw meat for customer. Instructed employee to remove gloves, wash hands, and don new gloves to continue with tasks. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands are to be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing procedures with the person-in-charge (PIC). Proper handwashing procedure is to rinse hands with warm water, scrub with soap for 10-15 seconds, rinse with warm water, dry with approved drying provision, and turn off in a manner to prevent re-contamination of hands. Entire process should take approximately 20 seconds for full and proper handwashing to prevent spread of pathogens and contamination
2-301.14
86
Oct 9, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Sanitizer test kit not available (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Establishment uses quat sanitizer for warewashing. Unable to locate quat test strips for monitoring of sanitizer solution concentration. Quat test strips were provided at time of inspection. Maintain appropriate test strips for use at all times
4-302.14
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Safeway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Safeway on file is from Apr 2, 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 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has Safeway's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Safeway have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the 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.