Circle K

3449 W Greenway Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85053

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Circle K appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 12, 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.

“Equipment food - contact surfaces and utensils-frequency” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Circle K's latest score is in line with the Phoenix average of 97. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Feb 12, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed ice dispenser with corroded build up. Discussed options to clean with food contact safe cleaners. Reviewed cleaning regimen

4-602.11(E)

Jul 25, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 15, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed self serve creamer equipment was unable to hold creamers at 41*F. When opened cooling mechanism was frozen over. Manager placed equipment as out of service until repaired. Advised person in charge to unplug and allow unit to thaw, plug in and verify internal chamber is able to hold half and half and other creamer flavors at 41*F or lower. Will return on or before Friday July 25, 2025 to verify equipment can hold food at 41*F or lower

4-301.11

Jan 27, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed creamer cold hold equipment with an internal ambient temperature of 53*F using max/min thermometer. Cold hold equipment must be able to keep temperature control for safety foods at 41*F or lower. Cold hold dispenser was marked out of order by staff. Repair or replace before using refrigerated liquid creamer

3-501.15(A)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed counter beneath and behind coffee grinders unclean with food and other debris. Surfaces are to be cleaned at regular intervals to prevent food and other debris on surfaces

4-602.13

Aug 2, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed unclean (gray, black substance) at ice dispensing area of soda fountain. Surfaces are to be cleaned at regular intervals to prevent build up of any food or other debris

4-602.11(E)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Circle K last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Circle K on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains five 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 Phoenix?

Circle K most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as 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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