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Circle K

B

1802 E University Dr, Tempe 85288

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-00811

Score based on 8 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

96
Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 19, 2023 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 23, 2023 — Re-Inspection — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 26, 2023 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 18, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 20, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 13, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 30, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)May 6, 2026 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)95
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history8 on record

2026

May 6, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-202.12

Inspector's notes

Observed brooms obstructing the handwash sink by the pizza ovens. 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

2025

Sep 30, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

Observed handsink next to three-compartment, front handsink in food prep area, and back handsink next to tea dispenser without paper towels or an approved hand drying provision. 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. Person-in-charge provided hand drying provision for handwash sinks at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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.

May 13, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Report emailed.

2024

Sep 20, 2024Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed mop sink faucet leaking from handles. Also observed rusted atmospheric vacuum breaker cap; no leaking observed from atmospheric vacuum breaker. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

Apr 18, 2024RoutinecleanA°

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.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: 1,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Wendy Linares

2023

Oct 26, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.A copy of the inspection report was emailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Signer: Wendy Linares,Award: Re-Inspection

Oct 23, 2023Re-Inspection1 priorityB°

A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation #49, 5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law, which has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was offered to the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action.A copy of the inspection report was emailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Wendy Linares

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-205.15

Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law>>>Observed an atmospheric vacuum breaker on a mop sink that leaks when the faucet is turned on. Mop sink had hose attached at time of inspection; atmospheric vacuum breaker prevents potential backflow of water from hose from going back into the potable system. Establishment must repair the atmospheric vacuum breaker. Re-inspection 10/26/23. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

Oct 19, 2023Routine1 priorityB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 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.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Wendy Linares

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-205.15

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law>>>Observed an atmospheric vacuum breaker on a mop sink that leaks when the faucet is turned on. Mop sink had hose attached at time of inspection; atmospheric vacuum breaker prevents potential backflow of water from hose from going back into the potable system. Establishment must repair the atmospheric vacuum breaker. Re-inspection 10/23/23. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

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 →