Circle K
A2196 E Apache Blvd, Tempe 85281
Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-00667
Score based on 7 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history7 on record
2026
Feb 23, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed separation of storage with person in charge (PIC) at time of inspection.
2025
Jul 16, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed leaks at the base of the faucet of the mop sink when hot water handle is turned on. Also observed caulking around mop sink in disrepair. Establishment must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Must repair mop sink faucet and repair caulking prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. REPEAT VIOLATION (4TH CONSECUTIVE)
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Feb 7, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.Inspection conducted and emailed on 02/07/25
Feb 4, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed the following time/temperature controlled for safety (TCS) foods with internal temperatures between 48*F - 54*F in the main walk-in refrigerator: hot honey smoked sausages, half and half, Hillshire Snacking Packs (White Cheddar/Gouda), Ice Coffee w/ Milk and Cream, Chocolate Milk, Rockin Protein Builder (Strawberry, Chocolate, Vanilla), Naked Green Machine, and 2% Milk. Person in charge indicated these foods had been in the main walk-in refrigerator for more than 4 hours. Per the establishment's equipment temperature log the measured ambient temperature of the main walk-in refrigerator was 41*F at 7:17am (~9 hours before inspection). The measured ambient temperature of the unit using a min/max thermometer was 50.2*F at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by person in charge (PIC) at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
Inspector's notes
Observed the following time/temperature controlled for safety (TCS) foods with internal temperatures between 48*F - 54*F in the main walk-in refrigerator: hot honey smoked sausages, half and half, Hillshire Snacking Packs (White Cheddar/Gouda), Ice Coffee w/ Milk and Cream, Chocolate Milk, Rockin Protein Builder (Strawberry, Chocolate, Vanilla), Naked Green Machine, and 2% Milk. Person in charge indicated these foods had been in the main walk-in refrigerator for more than 4 hours. Per the establishment's equipment temperature log the measured ambient temperature of the main walk-in refrigerator was 41*F at 7:17am (~9 hours before inspection). The measured ambient temperature of the unit using a min/max thermometer was 50.2*F at time of inspection. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Person in charge indicated they would hold TCS foods in the beer walk-in refrigerator until the unit is repaired. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 02/14/25.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.
Inspector's notes
Observed leaks at the bases of the faucets of the mop sink and 3-compartment sink. Establishment must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. *3RD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION*
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Repeat Violation 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
2024
Jul 15, 2024Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed leaks at the bases of the faucets of the mop sink and 3-compartment sink. Establishment must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. *2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION*
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Repeat Violation 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Jan 24, 2024Routine1 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.A copy of the inspection report was emailed.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 website:https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Signer: Blanca Esquer,Award: A
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained>>>Mop sink faucet leaks from handles when turned on. They establishment must ensure all plumbing fixtures must be maintain in good repair. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Jul 26, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.A copy of the inspection report was emailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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.Award: A,Signer: Talon Pollard
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 →