Circle K

4801 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Going back to 2024, Circle K has three inspections in the public record. On Oct 9, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly two violations earlier in the record.

Compared to the broader Phoenix restaurant scene, where the average is 97, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 9, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 22, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed pre-cooked sausages in walk-in cooler without proper date marking. PIC advised that sausages were moved from freezer to cooler to thaw 2 days prior and product was being held until needed for reheating and hot holding. PIC added proper date marking at time of inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection

3-501.17

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed pest control snap traps under shelving in dry storage area of office. Pest control methods that are not fully enclosed, concealing deceased pests are not approved. Person-in-charge removed traps from facility at time of inspection. Discussed approved means of pest control with PIC and working with facility's pest control applicator to utilize approved methods. Corrected at time of inspection

6-501.111(C)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed leaking atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB) at mop sink in office area. PIC placed work order at time of inspection to have AVB tested and possibly repaired. Discussed importance of backflow prevention devices with PIC. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection

5-205.15(B)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed soil accumulation under dry storage shelving in office area. Discussed maintaining a regular cleaning schedule for physical facilities to prevent accumulation of soil and food debris. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-501.12

Aug 7, 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 Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains three 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.

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