Circle K

10200 N Scottsdale Rd Paradise, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Circle K has been inspected five times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 26, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

Across the inspection history, “conformance with approved procedures” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Among Paradise Valley restaurants, the typical score is 96; Circle K is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 16, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Conformance with Approved Procedures; HACCP records (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed establishment does not have logs filled out to verify required manual weekly cleaning of F'Real machine. Manager is aware of requirements, and new log was printed out and weekly cleaning requirements reviewed. Ensure requirements for variance are followed, and records are maintained. Second consecutive violation
8-103.12(B)
90
Sep 12, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Conformance with Approved Procedures; HACCP records (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed establishment does not have logs filled out to verify required manual weekly cleaning of F'Real machine. Manager is aware of requirements, and new log was printed out and weekly cleaning requirements reviewed. Ensure requirements for variance are followed, and records are maintained. Second consecutive violation
8-103.12(B)
Capacity-Quantity and Availability
Inspector notes: Observed establishment does not have any hot water throughout facility - water is at 82*F. Per manager, hot water heater is broken, and new one is on order. Ensure hot water of at least 100*F is provided to all plumbing fixtures - fix as needed within 24 hours to avoid permit suspension. Proof of correction may be provided electronically
5-103.11
82
Apr 24, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed handwash sinks by oven and by coffee area to be absent of paper towels. 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
Conformance with Approved Procedures; HACCP records
Inspector notes: Observed establishment to be using a f'real machine, for which the establishment has a variance; per PIC, machine is not taken apart and sanitized every 4 hours. Per PIC, establishment does not keep logs to verify proper auto-sanitization or manual sanitization of the machine, which is required by the variance. Documentation for critical control points in approved variance/HACCP must be completed, available for review, and retained as required by approved variance/HACCP plan. Reviewed requirements of variance with PIC and discussed ensuring auto-sanitization is verified with temperature test strips and documenting weekly manual sanitization with logs
8-103.12(B)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed leaking from oven behind counter, leading to an accumulation of water in the back of house near reach-in freezers. PIC stated they had already put in a work order and were waiting for the plumber to call back. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
5-205.15(B)
78
Sep 12, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The f'real machine was observed accumulated with food debris and matter. Please follow the cleaning frequency set for the machine (once every week in addition to the machine's every 24-hour internal sanitization cycle). The person in charge started cleaning the machine at the time of the inspection. Ensure proper cleaning intervals are followed for this machine
4-601.11(A)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed handwashing sink near the ovens and register area and the back area near the 3-compartment sink without paper towels. The person in charge placed paper towels at the handwashing sinks at the time of the inspection. Ensure sinks have hand drying provision provided at all times
6-301.12
82

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, “conformance with approved procedures” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Circle K.

How does Circle K compare to other restaurants in Paradise Valley?

Circle K most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Paradise Valley average of 96.

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.