Circle K
A2196 E Apache Blvd, Tempe 85281
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-00668
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.
2025
Jul 29, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed. Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Handsinks were repaired and supplying hot water of at least 100*F.
Jul 16, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed. **Discussed datemarking, ensuring all ready-to-eat and time/temperature controlled for safety food items are datemarked with the open/prep date and sold/discarded within 7 days, day of prep/opening as day 1.
Inspector's notes
Observed both restroom handsinks with water temperature reaching a maximum of 93*F. All other fixtures in establishment have sufficient hot water. 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. Must repair both handsinks to provide hot water of at least 100*F prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 7/29/2025.
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5-202.12 (A) - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Sinks, Installation. Proper temperature, Mixing Faucet. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.
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 4, 2025Routine1 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. *3RD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION*
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Repeat Violation 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
2024
Jul 15, 2024Routine2 priority3 coreC
No County legal action will result from this inspection.*Discussed with person in charge present that all ready to eat time/temperature controlled for safety foods must be labelled within 24 hours of opened/preparing and they must be consumed of sold within 7 days (day 1 being the day they were prepared or opened). Guidance document emailed and given at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Person in charge indicated they were not a Certified Food Protection Manager. 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. *3RD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION*
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Repeat Violation 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
Inspector's notes
Observed half and half cream in a dispenser with an internal temperature of 73*F. The person in charge indicated they did not know how long the half and half had been int he dispenser. 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 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 a spray bottle labelled sanitizer that had a measured quaternary ammonia concentration of 500 ppm. Discussed approved use of sanitizers with the person-in-charge (PIC). Sanitizer must be used at concentrations and in an approved manner per manufacturer instructions, 40 CFR 180.940, and 40 CFR 180.2020. Sanitizer was diluted by PIC to approved levels at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11 - Priority: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals
Inspector's notes
Observed wiping bucket with cloths with 0 ppm quaternary ammonia. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
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, 2024Routine2 priority1 coreC
Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager>>>At time of inspection none of the present staff were able to provide documentation verifying that they are a Certified Food Protection Managers. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one (1) Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. Correct by next routine inspection. *2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION*This establishment received a(n) C Grade and had 2 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed: Ready to eat time/temperature controlled for safety foods that have been opened/prepared in the establishment can only be sold for 7 days (day 1 being the day they were opened). Observed several labels for ready to eat time/temperature controlled for safety foods that exceeded 7 days (this includes dairy products, cold brew coffee, roller grill foods, ect.). Establishment must revise labels to reflect that ready to eat time/temperature controlled for safety foods must be sold or discarded within 7 days (day 1 being the day they were opened/prepared). 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.Food Manager Licenses: 0,Embargo Lbs: 10,Award: C,Signer: Blanca Esquer
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Disposition. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.>>>Observed ready to eat cheese brats with no date indicating when they were opened, half and half opened in a dispenser with a labelled open date of 01/09/24, and vanilla cold brew opened in a dispenser with a labelled open date of 01/06/24. Person in charge indicated they did not open this and could not verify when they were opened or if the open dates were correct. Discussed with person in charge that ready to eat time/temperature controlled for safety foods must be labelled within 24 hours of being opened, prepared, or opened/thawed and they can only be sold for 7 days (day 1 being the day they were opened, prepared, or opened/thawed). Person in charge willingly discarded of the foods listed above. Person in charge indicated they would discussed their date marking policy with management. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11, P: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals>>>Observed sanitizer wiping bucket with a measured concentration of 500 ppm quaternary ammonium. The manufacturer specifies that for food contact surfaces the concentration must be between 200 - 400 ppm. The sanitizer wiping bucket was remade and had a concentration of 200 ppm. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core- (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
Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager>>>At time of inspection none of the present staff were able to provide documentation verifying that they are a Certified Food Protection Managers. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one (1) Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. According to the updated Maricopa County Environmental Health Code Paragraphs 2-102.12(A) and 2-102.20(B) state that the Person in Charge shall be the Certified Food Protection Manager. Per paragraph 2-101.11, a Person in Charge must be present during all hours of operation. The Person in Charge shall be a Certified Food Protection Manager and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. Correct by next routine inspection.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.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,Food Manager Licenses: 0
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 →