Circle K

1732 W Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Circle K, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 30, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Cleaning, frequency and restrictions” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Circle K scores about where you'd expect for a Phoenix restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed excessive garbage and old food debris throughout facility including rear dry storage, rear prep area, inside walk-in refrigeration units. Ensure to detail clean and sanitize all floors, walls and ceilings
6-501.12
95
Mar 18, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Ambient temperature for walk-in refrigeration unit at 48*F. Discussed with operator to discontinue storing TCS food items in unit until repairs are made and 41*F or below is verified. A re-inspection will be conducted on 03/30/26 to verify adequate cold holding at 41*F or below
4-301.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed excessive garbage and old food debris throughout facility including rear dry storage, rear prep area, inside walk-in refrigeration units. Ensure to detail clean and sanitize all floors, walls and ceilings
6-501.12
86
Jul 2, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed slimy built up on soda nozzles at soda fountain machines. Ensure to detail clean and sanitize all nozzles to prevent contamination. Operator proceeded to remove all nozzles for detail cleaning and sanitizing at time of inspection
4-602.11(E)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed old food debris in floors throughout back prep area and warewashing facilities including dry storage and floor sinks. Ensure to detail clean and sanitize, move all equipment and detail clean floors, under equipment/behind equipment
6-501.12
90
Jan 21, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no employee with CFPM present at time of inspection. Discussed with PIC that one employee needs to be present at all hours of operation and at time of inspection
2-102.12(A)
95
Aug 16, 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 Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Circle K?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning, frequency and restrictions” has been cited three 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 two violations 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.