Circle K

4502 N 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85015

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Circle K, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 27, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

Restaurants in Phoenix average 97, so Circle K is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 27, 2026

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 17, 2026

Routine

1 major violation.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed 58.1°F ambient air temperature, per min/max thermometer, inside walk-in cooler. Per PIC, walk-in cooler was holding at 41°F at 2am day of inspection and did not have any further confirmed temperature checks. Cold holding equipment shall have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. PIC stated plan to use walk-in beer cooler to store and receive TCS foods until walk-in cooler maintains 41°F or below. Beer cooler ambient air temperature observed at 37°F, per min/max thermometer. Establishment shall repair walk-in cooler such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below prior to re-inspection on 2/27/26

4-301.11

Sep 25, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed dead American cockroach underneath shelf in back server/dry storage room. Establishment shall be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Establishment shall monitor pest presence and only obtain pest control from a certified/licensed pest control specialist. Person in charge (PIC) instructed employee to remove dead American cockroach

6-501.111(A-B,D)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of grime and debris in floor sink drain of server/dry storage room. Physical facility shall be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Establishment shall clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Discussed limiting pest attractants with PIC

6-501.12

May 9, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 26, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No Certified Food Protection Manager on site at time of inspection

2-102.12(A)

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw, shelled eggs found stored above cartons of milk in sales floor refrigeration unit. No signs of overhead contamination witnessed at time of inspection

3-302.11(A3-8)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Circle K last inspected?

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

How does Circle K compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Circle K most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

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 three times per year on average.

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