Circle K

1154 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Mesa, AZ 85201
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Retail Food
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Circle K stretching back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 2, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around two violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “cooling, heating, and holding capacities-equipment” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Mesa average 95, so Circle K is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 30, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Toxic materials not used according to law or manufacturer instructions (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a spray bottle containing quat sanitizer that is used for wiping food and nonfood contact surfaces at a concentration of >400 ppm. Manager prepared fresh and adjusted the concentration to within the required specification
7-202.12(A-B)
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed one of the reach in unit in the food service area holding temperature at 59.1 deg F. All TCS food cold holding in unit was discarded or redirected to alternate units. Currently there is no TCS food cold holding in unit. Manager has placed work order for repair
4-301.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed several floors drains with an accumulation of organic debris. Clean frequently to minimize contamination
6-501.12
74
Jan 28, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed back employee hand sink blocked by several large boxes. Employee removed boxes from the front of the hand sink
5-205.11
90
Aug 29, 2024
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 the retail area holding temperature at 51 deg F (according to the min/max thermometer). TCS food cold holding in unit was re-directed to walk in Manager submitted a repair. Currently there is no TCS food items cold holding in unit
4-301.11
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Circle K last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Circle K on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Circle K?

Across the inspection record, “cooling, heating, and holding capacities-equipment” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Circle K.

How does Circle K compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Circle K most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Circle K's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Circle K have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the 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.