Circle K
A4401 S 7th Ave, Phoenix 85041
Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-01353
Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history6 on record
2026
Apr 24, 2026Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed restroom door and entrance to backroom door have buildup of debris. Discussed with PIC that physical facility requires to be cleaned more frequently to prevent accumulation of organic matter, dirt, dust and food debris.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Addl Notes: Observed hole in employee unisex restroom door. Discussed with PIC that physical facility requires to be maintained in good repair at all times. Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. 2nd consecutive occurrence Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
2025
Sep 9, 2025Routine1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed hole in restroom door and buildup of dirt debris. Discussed with PIC that physical facility required to be maintained in good repair and cleaned frequently.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Apr 30, 2025Routine1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed base of reach-in refrigerator unit with dirt buildup. Discussed with PIC that physical facility needs to be cleaned more frequently.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
2024
Oct 15, 2024Routine1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observe numerous dead drain flies around soda machine area, please clean and remove pest. Observed few live drain flies through out estbalishment, per PIC they receive pest treatments once or twice a month. Please ensure establishment is maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.112 - Core: Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests
May 9, 2024Routine1 coreA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report was emailed. 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: Not Participating,Signer: Bayes Ahmed
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions ---Observed accumulation of syrup residue at the soda counters and bottom cabinets, Discussed with PIC to clean more frequently to avoid accumulation of syrup build up. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Oct 5, 2023Routine1 priority1 coreB
All dairy and pasteurized juice products to be held in other refrigeration units at 41*F or below until dairy reach in has been maintenance and can hold an ambient temperature of 41*F or below.This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerAt least one person on duty at all times is required to be present with a food manager certification. Person in charge was able to correctly answer questions regarding cold holding, hot holding, reheating for hot holding, and sanitation. Obtain food manager certification by next routine inspection. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATIONDiscussed establishment procedures regarding: temperature logsNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.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-181Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 311.5,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Denise Antone
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. Lunchables, cheese, antipasti, milk, cream, whole raw eggs, orange juice, and protein shakes in dairy reach in refrigerator with an internal temperature of 48-50*F. Person in charge mentioned foods were placed in the unit over 4hrs prior to inspection. All cold temperature controlled foods should be held at 41*F or below. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. Recommend checking temperature logs before utilizing refrigeration units. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Dairy reach in refrigerator with an ambient temperature at 46*F. Refrigerators holding temperature controlled foods should be hold at a temperature of 41*F or below. Employee mentioned they put in a service request and will be serviced tomorrow. No temperature controlled foods to be held in unit until unit can hold an ambient temperature of 41*F or below. All foods to be held in walk-in at 41*F. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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 →