Safeway

20901 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Bakery
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Safeway has four inspections in the public record. On Mar 24, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near zero violations per visit.

Compared to the broader Scottsdale restaurant scene, where the average is 95, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 29, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Around high temperature warewashing machine, pooling water. Per employees, machine leaks when run. Repair. All plumbing is to be maintained in good repair at all times
5-205.15(B)
95
Jun 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee sweeping with gloved hands, then removes gloves and dons new gloves over second gloved hands, then handles food item for customer without a proper handwash. Instructed employee on wearing double gloves and washing hands after contamination. Employee removed both gloves, washed hands to continue with task. 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 1, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Safeway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Safeway on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Safeway have averaged around zero violations 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.