Circle K

1834 W Grant St, Phoenix, AZ 85009
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Going back to 2024, Circle K has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 5, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “cleaning, frequency and restrictions” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Phoenix restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed old food debris on floors, walls and floor sinks at rear dry storage areas. Ensure organize miscellaneous items, discard any garbage and keep areas organized cleaned and sanitized including floors, walls and ceilings
6-501.12
95
Jun 11, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed slimy black residue substance in floor sink under soda bibs. Ensure to detail clean and sanitize all floors sinks in facility and maintain as necessary
6-501.12
95
Jan 8, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no soap at hand sink next to beverage station. Discussed with PIC that soap is required to be provided for employees to wash their hands before putting on gloves to prepare food for eating and drinking permit
6-301.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no employee with CFPM. Discussed with PIC that one employee with CFPM must be present during all hours of operation and at time of inspection
2-102.12(A)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed food debris (coffee splatter) underneath coffee dispenser. Discussed with PIC that all non-foods contact surfaces should be free of food debris and cleaned to the touch
4-602.11(E)
82
Aug 15, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Circle K last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Circle K on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Circle K?

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