Circle K

2708 W Buckeye Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85009

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

The health department has logged five inspections at Circle K, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 26, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

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

The city-wide average is 97, putting Circle K squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 26, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed sitting water at floor sink near 3-compartment sink including old food debris. Observed old food debris and stains under soda racks and in hard to reach areas throughout floors. Ensure to detail clean and sanitize are areas of rear storage including floor sinks

6-501.12

Jun 19, 2025

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed dust, dirt and old food debris in: hot food, soda fountain machine and coffee station areas including under equipment and in drawers. Ensure to detail clean and sanitize all areas including floor sinks. Discussed with operator regular detail cleaning and sanitizing of restroom facilities

6-501.12

Jun 10, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: 48*F Ambient temperature for bottom two shelfs of display refrigeration unit at front of store. Ensure to discontinue storing TCS food items in refrigeration unit necessary repairs are made to maintain TCS food items at 41*F or below. A re-inspection will be conducted to verify adequate cold holding temperatures at 41*F or below

4-301.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

6-501.12

Jan 7, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Handwashing sign not posted

Inspector notes: Observed no "employee wash hands" signage at hand sink. Discussed with PIC that signage to let employees when and where to wash needs to be posted at hand sink

6-301.14

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed Grab n' Go reach in refrigerator unit reading at 53F. Discussed with PIC that TCS foods must be maintained at 41F. - Unit was empty at the time of inspection and PIC had put work order for repair

4-501.11

Oct 18, 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 Feb 26, 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 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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