Safeway Store

550 E Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85022

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Safeway Store, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 13, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near zero violations per visit across recent inspections.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Phoenix restaurant scores 97. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 13, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 29, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 11, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Insect control devices improperly placed or designed

Inspector notes: Observed insect control device mounted on wall directly over three-bay sink. Insect control devices cannot be over food prep areas

6-202.13

Apr 30, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed customer serve packaged deli hot box holding chicken nuggets, ribs, and meatloaf between 96*f-110*f. Over two hour limit. Items discarded. Observed deli counter hot case chicken holding 108*f. Per deli staff item was left out immediately after cooking before placing in hot case 20 minutes prior, item reheated to 165*f

3-501.16(A)(1)

Nov 20, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 31, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 16, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed the maximum temperature of the water in the hot water sanitizing ware washing machine was 154.1 PIC will have personnel use 3 comp sink to wash/rinse santize wares until the ware washing machine is repaired and reaching the proper sanitizing temperature

4-703.11

Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked whole chickens held by time to be 2 hours past the 4 hour time mark listed on the product. 4 hour time began at 7:00/7:30am, time of observation was 1:30pm. The PIC discarded the chickens

3-501.19(B1,3-4;C1,4-5)

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

5-205.11

Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing

4-302.13

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Safeway Store last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Safeway Store on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Safeway Store compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Safeway Store most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Safeway Store's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Safeway Store have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Safeway Store 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 Store inspected?

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

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