Safeway

926 E Broadway Rd, Tempe, AZ 85282
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Meat Market
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Safeway five times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 12, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “good repair and proper adjustment-equipment” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Safeway's latest score is in line with the Tempe average of 95. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
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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)
95
Oct 16, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 18, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Observed door to meat cooler from back retail storage area not self-closing and latching properly. 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
95
Jan 15, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Observed several glass doors for the meat market display case missing their borders; the missing borders make it so the cases are not completely sealed when closed. 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
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed a buildup of dust on the condenser fans in the meat processing area. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues
4-602.13
90
Sep 6, 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 Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Safeway?

Across the inspection record, “good repair and proper adjustment-equipment” 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 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tempe 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.