Circle K Store

5202 E Baseline Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk Grade: C

Circle K Store appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 13, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

“Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Gilbert facility scores 96, putting Circle K Store on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
Inspector notes: Observed rack-o-ribs sandwich(discard 3/10), and chicken sandwich( DISCARD 3/12) in bottom shelf of cart in walk-in cooler stored past their discard date. PIC discarded at time of inspection
3-501.18
Time used as public health control not properly documented
Inspector notes: Observed chicken bites, corn dog, chargrilled burger in hot case with a discard time of 2:56, (more than 2 hours past discard time). Items were discarded at time of inspection
3-501.19(B1,3-4;C1,4-5)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
Inspector notes: Observed several 'return to vendor' beverages stored directly in front of handwashing sink. Please keep handwashing sink accessible at all times to encourage handwashing. PIC removed items at time of inspection
5-205.11
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Observed several bags of ice stored directly on floor in walk-in freezer. Please keep all foods 6 inches above floor at all times to prevent contamination. PIC re-arranged bags at time of inspection
3-305.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed several spills of syrup on floor, underneath soda bibs. Please clean prior to next routine inspection
6-501.12
61
Aug 1, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS sandwiches made with lunch meats held beyond their use by and discard dates. PIC discarded all of the products
3-501.18
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels dispensing from the hand sink located in the back room by the 3 compartment sink and by the soda machines. PIC placed paper towels near the sinks
6-301.12
Equipment Compartments, Drainage
Inspector notes: Observed standing liquid in the drip tray (plate) under the horchata dispenser nozzles due to a clogged drain line. Please correct
4-204.120
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed microbial growth in the soda nozzles. Please clean
4-602.11(E)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed microbial growth in the floor drain by the 3 compartment sink. Alos observed debris behind shelves in the backroom. Please clean and maintain areas to prevent contamination
6-501.12
67
Mar 4, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 10, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no CFPM present. Please have at least one CFPM present during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Circle K Store last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Circle K Store on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Circle K Store?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Circle K Store.

How does Circle K Store compare to other restaurants in Gilbert?

Circle K Store most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Gilbert average of 96.

Has Circle K Store's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Circle K Store have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Circle K Store means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Circle K Store inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Circle K Store is inspected around three times per year on average.