Circle K

26290 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85050
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Circle K has been inspected four times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 21, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly two violations earlier on.

Compared to the broader Phoenix restaurant scene, where the average is 97, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 30, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee take off gloves after multiple activities including RTE foods and using a tablet and did not wash hands before putting on a new set of gloves. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks
2-301.14
Gloves used incorrectly or not changed when required (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed use of same pair of gloves for handling phone, touching dividers, touching frozen TCS foods, touching tongs for hot dogs, touching pre-cooked and RTE taquitos, submerging hand and arm completely into trashcan. Gloves must only be used for a single task such as raw animal proteins or RTE foods and for no other purpose. Must be discarded in between operations. Spoke to PIC about reminding employees to change out gloves and wash hands in between
3-304.15(A)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed handwash sink used as a countertop for preparing RTE foods. Sink was inaccessible at the time an employee needed to use the handwash sink
5-205.11
Raw animal food offered for unassisted consumer self-service (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No tongs available for hot dog roller. Customer came up to front counter to ask for a pair at time of inspection. A suitable utensil must be provided to prevent contamination. PIC placed new tongs at the hot dog roller at time of inspection
3-306.13(B)(C)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed residue buildup on non-nozzle portions of drink dispenser (levers, behind nozzles) Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues
4-602.13
58
Mar 11, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 6, 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 21, 2026. The public record contains four 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?

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.