Safeway

926 E Broadway Rd, Tempe, AZ 85282

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Safeway has been inspected five times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 12, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Sanitizers, criteria-chemicals” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 95, which Safeway's 90 doesn't quite reach. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 12, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager on the premises at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed slow draining hand sink in the deli near the slicers at time of inspection. Observed same hand sinks drainpipe with a leak at time of inspection. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times

5-205.15(B)

Oct 3, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed spray bottles of quaternary ammonia sanitizer pulled from wall dispenser with a concentration at 500+ ppm. Observed employee utilizing spray bottle to wipe down prep tables. Discussed approved use of sanitizers with the person-in-charge (PIC). Sanitizer must be used at concentrations and in an approved manner per manufacturer instructions, 40 CFR 180.940, and 40 CFR 180.2020. PIC emptied all sanitizer spray bottles at time of inspection. PIC states they will contact the chemical company to have wall dispenser calibrated

7-204.11

Apr 18, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed

Inspector notes: Observed handsinks near three-compartment and between sushi and deli area with damaged caulking and slight gaps behind for water entrance. 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

4-402.11

Jan 15, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed gaskets for walk-in freezer coming apart. Observed ice formation around door. 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

4-501.11

Sep 6, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee cleaning the cookline and then wipe their hands on their pants and immediately handle tongs to serve a customer chicken from the hot case. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. PIC indicated they would have a meeting with all staff concerning proper hand washing and when to wash their hands

2-301.14

Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed spray bottles of Ecolab No Rinse Food Contact Cleaner Sanitizer with concentration of 500+ ppm. The label indicates that it can be used in concentrations of 150 ppm or 400 ppm quaternary ammonia. Discussed approved use of sanitizers with the person-in-charge (PIC). Sanitizer must be used at concentrations and in an approved manner per manufacturer instructions, 40 CFR 180.940, and 40 CFR 180.2020. PIC replaced all the bottles with 200 ppm quaternary ammonia and indicated they would call Ecolab out to adjust their dispenser

7-204.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Safeway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Safeway on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Safeway?

Across the inspection record, “sanitizers, criteria-chemicals” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Safeway.

How does Safeway compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Safeway most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Tempe average of 95.

Has Safeway's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Safeway have averaged around two 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.

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