Circle K

4420 E Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85206
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Retail Food
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk Grade: B

The health department has logged three inspections at Circle K, the earliest from 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 27, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “equipment food - contact surfaces and utensils-frequency” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Mesa restaurant, which scores around 95. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
Inspector notes: Observed bathroom cleaner stored directly on Arizona Iced Teas near restroom. PIC re arranged chemicals to separate area
7-201.11
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
Inspector notes: Observed several dozen of eggs stored directly above jalapenos and hot dogs in plastic containers in upright reach-in cooler. Please store all raw foods below ready to eat foods to prevent contamination
3-302.11(A3-8)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed organic debris on soda nozzles at drinking fountain. Please maintain a regular cleaning schedule to prevent accumulation of organic debris
4-602.11(E)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed several beverage spills in walk-in cooler. Please maintain a regular cleaning schedule to prevent build up and pest activity. Clean prior to next routine inspection
6-501.12
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
Inspector notes: Observed several employee personal food and beverages in upright reach-in cooler. Please designate an area for all employee items to prevent contamination
2-401.11
70
Jun 16, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels dispensing out of the hand sink located by the 3 compartment sink. PIC placed paper towels by the sink
6-301.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no CFPM on site. Please ensure there is at least one present during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
86
Jan 17, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no CFPM present. Please have a CFPM present during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed multiple soda beverage nozzles with debris/microbial growth. Please clean
4-602.11(E)
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Circle K last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Circle K on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Circle K?

Across the inspection record, “equipment food - contact surfaces and utensils-frequency” 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 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Circle K's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Circle K have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Circle K means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.