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Circle K

3930 E Southern Ave, Phoenix 85040

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-00417

Score based on 7 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

98
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 12, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 7, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 30, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Apr 21, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Sep 19, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 2, 2026 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Jun 11, 2026 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Jun 11, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

Jun 2, 2026Routine1 foundation1 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Photo of test strips may be provided via e-mail in place of in-person re-inspection. Re-inspection is tentatively scheduled for 6-12-2026.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Establishment could not provide Food Protection Manager certification for any personnel onsite during inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.14

Inspector's notes

Establishment does not have test strips available for quaternary ammonium sanitizer mixture used for food contact surfaces. Corresponding test strips must be available for all sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Re-inspection is tentatively scheduled for 6/12/2026.

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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.

2025

Sep 19, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 21, 2025Routine2 coreall corrected on siteA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed proper chemical storage with PIC.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed build up of organic matter on soda nozzles near server station. PIC cleaned 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. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.

#45 — Single-Use/Single-Service Articles; Properly Stored, UsedCore4-903.12

Inspector's notes

Observed single-use articles such as paper towels being stored in the restroom above a storage cabinet. Discussed proper storage procedures for single-use articles with PIC. Single-use articles must not be stored inside any restroom to prevent contamination. PIC relocated paper towels to suitable storage area at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-903.12 - Core: Prohibitions; Single-Use/Single-Service Items

2024

Jul 30, 2024Routine2 coreall corrected on siteA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Ensure that floor sink next to 3-compartment sink is serviced by a certified plumber to prevent spillage onto the floor surrounding the 3-compartment sink while emptying sink basins.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed build-up of organic matter on soda nozzles near server station. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed floor sink (connected to 3-compartment sink & hand-sink) to be overflowing during routine emptying of the 3-compartment sink. Per PIC, the floor sink floods over into the surrounding area about once a day. Discussed that floor sinks must be maintained such that maximum water flow is properly conveyed to sewage. Splashing must be minimized, and all waste must be properly discharged. PIC cleared the water discharge from the area and sanitized the floor at time of inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

Feb 7, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed hand wash signage with PIC.Report emailed to PIC.No County legal action will result from this inspection.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: A,Signer: Lavais Barnes

2023

Oct 12, 2023RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.FDA 01 2-102.12(A), C – Certified Food Protection Manager• No employee with supervisory and management responsibility with the authority to direct and control food preparation that is deemed a certified food protection manager.• The certified food protection manager certificate is deemed not to be from an accredited program. Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.Notes:The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Signer: Alexis Rivas ,Award: Not Participating

Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →