Circle K

1523 E Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85006

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

Going back to 2024, Circle K has four inspections in the public record. Circle K was last inspected on Mar 4, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

The city-wide average sits at 97, which Circle K's 90 doesn't quite reach. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 4, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no hand drying provisions available at the handwash sink behind the counter. Informed PIC that all hand wash sinks must be supplied with hand drying provisions at all times. PIC provided hand drying provisions at time of inspection. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection

6-301.12

Sep 25, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 19, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed the establishment not having any sanitizer present for their food contact surfaces. PIC was able to get sanitizer from another store by the end of the inspection. Discussed the importance of having sanitizer always available

4-501.114(A-E)

No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed the handwashing sink located near the food station not having any soap available. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection

6-301.11

Aug 9, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Circle K last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Circle K on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Circle K compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Circle K most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower 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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