Circle K

1406 W Broadway Rd, Tempe, AZ 85282
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Going back to 2024, Circle K has three inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 16, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment food - contact surfaces and utensils-frequency”, showing up two times.

Among Tempe restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 16, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed build-up of organic matter on soda nozzles near hot dog roller. PIC replaced nozzles at the time of inspection. Discussed cleaning frequency with the PIC. Soda nozzles must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent the accumulation of organic matter
4-602.11(E)
95
May 1, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an accumulation of biomass inside several nozzles of the soda station. Discussed cleaning frequency of non-food contact surfaces 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
4-602.11(E)
95
Oct 1, 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 Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Circle K?

Across the inspection record, “equipment food - contact surfaces and utensils-frequency” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Circle K.

How does Circle K compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Circle K most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tempe average of 95.

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.