Safeway

32551 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85266
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Safeway stretching back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 10, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around zero violations to closer to two violations per visit.

Compared to other Scottsdale restaurants (averaging 95), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In the food prep sink, observed a bowl of partially submerged frozen chicken thawing under cold running water. When thawing frozen TCS food under cold, running water, ensure the food is completely submerged. Recommended using a deeper bowl. Packages of the frozen chicken were removed at time of inspection
3-501.13
Food Preparation
Inspector notes: In the warewashing sink, observed packages of frozen turkey thawing submerged in cold, running water. Recommended to plan accordingly and limit food prep practices to the designated food prep sink
3-305.14
90
Sep 19, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 25, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 11, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 28, 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 10, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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?

No. Recent inspections at Safeway have averaged around two violations per visit, up from roughly zero 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.

How often is Safeway inspected?

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