Circle K

1544 E Southern Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85040

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Retail Food

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Circle K stretching back to 2025. On Mar 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

Compared to the broader Phoenix restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Unnecessary items or litter present on premises (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a large pile of paper wrappers on the floor behind stacked mini-size combi ovens in food prep area. Please ensure the premises are kept clean of litter and unnecessary items. Person in charge (PIC) directed employee to clean the area

6-501.114

Jun 5, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

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No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at the designated hand sink located next to the coffee station. Discussed the importance of providing a hand drying provision at each hand sink with PIC. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection

6-301.12

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a pair of tongs stored as clean on a drying rack above the 3-comp sink with dried food debris on the food-contact surfaces. PIC was unsure when they were last cleaned. Also observed an accumulation of biomass inside the soda nozzles actively in-use at the soda station. PIC replaced soda nozzles at time of inspection. Discussed cleaning frequency with PIC. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection

4-601.11(A)

Jan 15, 2025

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 17, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

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.

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