Safeway

6501 E Greenway Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Safeway appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 25, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

The city-wide average for Scottsdale sits at 95, putting Safeway on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 25, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 9, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Sanitization method does not meet required temperatures or concentration (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: At time of inspection observed food employee cleaning a chef knife at the three compartment sink. Observed food employee run the knife under quaternary ammonia sanitizer for 10 seconds before wiping the knife off with a paper towel and placing it on a magnetic holder. According to manufacturer's instructions food contact surfaces must be sanitized with a contact time of at least 1 minute

4-703.11

Jul 7, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed a small leak from the pipe below the the handwashing across from the three compartment sink

5-205.15(B)

Apr 2, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food contact surface of a metal tray covered in oil and food debris stored with clean equipment. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. The person in charge moved the tray to the three compartment sink to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at time of inspection

4-601.11(A)

Nov 13, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Food contacted unclean equipment or utensils (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In the walk-in cooler, observed a small portion of packaged raw turkey on a tray directly above a tray of cooked meatloaf and cooked chicken

3-304.11

Jul 24, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Safeway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Safeway on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains six 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 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.

How often is Safeway inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Safeway is inspected around four times per year on average.

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