Circle K
B51 E Van Buren St, Avondale 85323
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-01167
Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history7 on record
2026
Aug 25, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed procedures for date marking.
Inspector's notes
Observed hand wash sink next to 3-compartment sink filled with canned and bottled beverages. Manager removed at time inspection. Manager will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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.
Mar 6, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed cleaning schedule of floor drains.
2025
Oct 30, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 7, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Sep 5, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 29, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report printed. 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.Signer: Susan White,Award: A
2023
Oct 24, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report emailed. A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation # [20],[3-501.16(A)(2) and (B)], which has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control intervention plan visit was offered to the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action. 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.Award: B,Signer: Iriese Anderson
Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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. --Observed sandwiches in the grab-and-go cooler with internal temperatures between 46-54°F at the time of inspection. The ambient air of this unit was between 37-50°F in different parts of the unit. The Person in Charge (PIC) stated they only checked the temperature of the unit in the area that had an ambient air temperature below 40°F, so they were not aware that the other side was not functioning properly and therefore did not know if the unit had been less than 40°F in the last 4 hours. Because the temperature could not be verified within the last 4 hours, sandwiches were discarded (see embargo form). Discussed how to thoroughly monitor temperature using different thermometer types. Ensure all food being monitored by cold holding has internal temperatures of 41°F or below at all times. Second consecutive violation. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
This address holds 2 food permits
Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.
Nearby restaurants
Other places to eat within a short walk, with their current scores.
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- 94Lucky Strike AvondaleB1425 N Central Ave · 170 m away
- 100Raceway Elks LodgeA215 W Van Buren St · 190 m away
- 99Church's ChickenA13554 W Van Buren St · 200 m away
- 100Papa John's PizzaA13370 W Van Buren St · 220 m away
- 95Acai Republic GoodyearB°13370 W Van Buren St · 220 m away
- 100Silver Birch of AvondaleA295 E Van Buren St · 230 m away
- 99Avondale Middle SchoolA+1406 N Central Ave · 350 m away
Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →