Circle K

3033 W Queen Creek Rd, Chandler, AZ 85248

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

Across the available record, Circle K has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 5, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

Circle K's latest score of 90 falls below the Chandler average of 95. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 5, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed one of the reach in units in retail area holding temperature at 45.5 deg F (according to the min/max thermometer). TCS food items holding in unit was discarded and directed to walk in. Currently there is no TCS food holding in this unit. Manager will call for repair

4-301.11

Sep 19, 2025

Routine

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

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: At time of inspection, observed PIC cleaning metal pans, and utensils used for preparing pizza items at 3 compartment sink by washing and rinsing equipment then dipping the equipment for 3 seconds in a quat ammonium sanitizer before placing in a dish rack to dry. Instructed PIC that all food contact surfaces must be washed, rinsed and when using quat ammonium as a sanitizer, that the equipment must be in contact with the quat ammonium sanitizer for at least a minute before putting away to air dry. Had PIC re-wash, rinse and sanitizer dishes at time of inspection

4-703.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no CFPM on site 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)

Mar 11, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed mop sink AVB leaking at time of inspection. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection

5-205.15(B)

Oct 17, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Circle K last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Circle K on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Circle K compare to other restaurants in Chandler?

Circle K most recently scored 90 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 one violation 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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