Circle K
A4401 S 7th Ave, Phoenix 85041
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-01354
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, 2026Routine3 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed buildup of food debris at counter trash cabinet and food station cabinet doors. Discussed with PIC that non-food contact surfaces required to be cleaned more frequently to prevent accumulation of organic matter, dirt, dust and food debris.
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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed leaking pipe under soda machine station. Discussed with PIC that all plumbing required to be maintained in good repair at all times
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed restroom door and door to entrance of storeroom with buildup of dirt debris. Discussed with PIC that physical facility required to be cleaned more frequently to prevent accumulation of organic matter, dirt, dust and/or 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, 2025Routine2 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed buildup of food debris on cabinet doors at food station and coffee station. Discussed with PIC that non-food contact surfaces required to be cleaned more frequently and prevent accumulation of dirt, dust and food debris.
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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. 2nd consecutive occurrence Corrective Action: Corrected at time of 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, 2025Routine2 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed cabinets doors under hot food, beverages and coffee stations with buildup of food debris. Discussed with PIC that non-food contact surfaces need to be cleaned more frequently.
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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed cabinet doors and panels missing under beverage and hot food station. Discussed with PIC that all equipment must be in good repair.
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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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
2024
Oct 15, 2024RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 9, 2024RoutinecleanA°
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
2023
Oct 5, 2023Routine1 priority1 coreB
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 sanitization. Obtain food manager certification by next routine inspection. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION.No 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,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Denise Antone
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-602.11, P: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. Ice dispenser on soda fountain with excessive visible organic build up on inside of shoot. All food contact surfaces should be visibly clean and maintain a regular cleaning schedule. Person in charge placed out of order signs on ice dispensers and will assign, train, and increase cleaning frequency schedule of soda fountain. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Excessive build up of syrup and and dirt on walls and floors in back room. All areas should be smooth and visibly clean. Person in charge stated they will assign a cleaning schedule for key areas. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION. 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 →