Circle K

1146 N 35th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85009
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Circle K, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 29, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

Compared to the broader Phoenix restaurant scene, where the average is 97, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 28, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 3, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no employee with CFPM at time of inspection. Discussed with PIC that one employee must have CFPM at all hours of operations and at time of inspection
2-102.12(A)
Handwashing sign not posted
Inspector notes: Observed no employee wash signage at hand sink near fountain drink machine. Discussed with PIC that there need to have a sign for employees to wash their hands
6-301.14
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed topping refrigerator unit at 66F. Discussed with PIC that toppings need to be refrigerated at 41F and refrigerator needs to be serviced. PIC embargoed toppings reading temperature at 66F, included peppers, relish and onions
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed coffee splatter underneath the three coffee dispensers and creamer splatter underneath creamer dispenser. Discussed with PIC that all non-foods contact surface must be free of food debris and cleaned & sanitized every 4 hrs
4-602.13
82
Aug 23, 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 29, 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.