Circle K

301 N 43rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85009
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Circle K appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 6, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about two violations before that.

The city-wide average for Phoenix sits at 97, putting Circle K on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 30, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Ensure to detail clean and sanitize all back of house floors, walls and ceilings including under and behind equipment. Maintain as needed
6-501.12
95
Jan 3, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no employee with CFPM at time of inspection. Discussed with PIC that one employee with CFPM must be present at all hours of operations and at time of inspection
2-102.12(A)
Handwashing sign not posted
Inspector notes: Observed no employee to wash hands signage at hand sink near 3 compartment sink. Discussed with PIC that all hand sinks have to have signage for employees to wash hands
6-301.14
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed food debris underneath three coffee dispensers. Discussed with PIC that all non-foods contact surfaces need to be washed and sanitized
4-602.13
86
Aug 14, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Circle K last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Circle K on file is from Feb 6, 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.