This QT happens to be one of the largest open air drug markets in a city that doesn't usually have open air drug markets because of the weather and separation of section 8 housing projects. I'm sure the employees have called the police numerous times and have seen a lot of arrests, violence, drug deals, drug use, etc. and they can't be blamed for the location. They only make about $12/hr so you can't ask them to risk their lives by acting as security too. I know I wouldn't work here for any less than $20 per hr. I think they would be well served to have police here on site 24/7 until the problem goes elsewhere.
Now if you're looking to score this is the easiest place in the city to do so. If you're new or from out of town you can drop by here and grab just about anything. The local economy is run by blues though (fentanyl pills disguised as perc 30's from Mexico) and of course the ever popular crystal methamphetamine. There's also prostitution and cocaine, crack, heroin, and whatever else you can think of. If you park at a pump and just watch for a few minutes you can see plenty of deals going down. I even saw some guys smoking a tray on the side of the store until an employee went over there and caught them. They scattered like water bugs as the employee was talking to them, probably telling them to go someplace else. The police know this is a hot zone and I'm guessing they're keeping an eye on the place or at least making extra rounds here and the circle K which is right next door. In between the two buildings is a small driveway with some dirt and a few palm trees along some walls. There's always people sitting around the walls under the trees or at the bus station right out front.
If you're a normal citizen I would advise avoiding this location although if you're minding your own business you should be okay. You may get asked for change by the large homeless population that's trying to raise a few bucks to buy a fix but if you're nice and respectful you won't have a problem. I'm guessing that the QT corporate office either knows about the issues here or will soon. I know how they can solve all their problems pretty easily but they won't listen to me. And QT is a great place usually, this location seems to be the black sheep of QT's in the Phoenix metro area and again it's no fault of theirs but rather the geographic location, the economy, the locals, and the growing opioid (mostly the blue fentanyl pills that are in a smokable form) and crystal meth epidemic.
Again, if you're an average citizen STAY AWAY, if you're an employee I commend you for working here, and overall QT is a great place, thanks for reading my review and send me a message if you have any comments or concerns. Good luck to you all. read more