Circle K

1262 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler, AZ 85224

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Circle K stretching back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 12, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “certified food protection manager”, showing up two times.

Compared to other Chandler restaurants (averaging 95), there's room to close the gap. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 12, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In the walk in cooler, observed a medium plastic container of opened hot dogs with a discard date of 11/09/25. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection

3-501.18

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No certified food protection manager onsite 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)

Jun 3, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Person in charge (PIC) stated tongs for serving cooked hot dogs and sausages are washed, rinsed, and sanitized once a day. All food-contact surfaces that contact TCS foods must be cleaned every 4 hours by washing, rinsing, and sanitizing

4-602.11(A-D)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed open packages of hot dogs and jalapeno cheddar sausages in the walk in cooler. PIC stated items were opened Sunday. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection

3-501.17

Oct 1, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed open package of jalapeno cheddar sausage links in walk in cooler with out a date mark. Employees were unsure when the package was opened, but stated they did not open the package today. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1)

3-501.17

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Certified food manager not on premises. 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 handwash sink in back dry storage area with drain pipe missing. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times

5-205.15(B)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Circle K last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Circle K on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Circle K?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Circle K.

How does Circle K compare to other restaurants in Chandler?

Circle K most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Chandler average of 95.

Has Circle K's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Circle K have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Circle K 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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