Circle K

9618 N Saguaro Blvd Fountain, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk Grade: B

Public records show four inspections at Circle K stretching back to 2024. Circle K was last inspected on Mar 30, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

“Certified food protection manager” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Fountain Hills restaurant, which scores around 92. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Equipment or utensils not sanitized before use after cleaning (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee washed and rinsed dishware then did not finish with final rinse of quat sanitizer. Instructed employees on proper warewashing procedures of wash with soap, rinse with clean water, then sanitize in quat sanitizer with a concentration of 150-400ppm for minimum 1 minute contact time. UTENSILS and FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be SANITIZED before use after cleaning. Sanitization is accomplished after the warewashing steps of cleaning and rinsing so that utensils and food-contact surfaces are sanitized before coming in contact with food and before use
4-702.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The person in charge (PIC) is not a certified food protection manager. Ensure the PIC on site is an ANSI-certified food protection manager and maintain the certificate available for review. (A) The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM
2-102.12(A)
82
Jul 16, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 30, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The person in charge at the establishment is not a certified food manager. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
95
Jul 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 Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains four 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 Fountain Hills?

Circle K most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Fountain Hills average of 92.

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.

How often is Circle K inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Circle K is inspected around two times per year on average.