Safeway

1115 W Alameda Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Bottled Water and Beverage Plant
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Safeway has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Dec 2, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

Safeway scores about where you'd expect for a Tempe restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor under the balance tank has multiple broken floor tiles with standing water present. Ensure that floor is repaired properly to a smooth and easily cleanable surface
6-501.11
95
Jun 2, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Handwashing sink water not at required temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No hot water available at handwash sink in the filling room (water temperature was 75F). PIC called to have the water booster repaired/adjusted at time of inspection. A HANDWASHING SINK should be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 38C (100F) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violation was a verification breakdown which resulted in the violation
5-202.12(A)
90
Oct 10, 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 Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

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.