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Circle K

966 E Van Buren St, Phoenix 85006

Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-01383

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

94
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 4, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 13, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 31, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 6, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 25, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 8, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 2, 2026 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Jul 10, 2026 — Re-Inspection — 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

Jul 10, 2026Re-Inspection1 foundationB°

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#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-203.11

Inspector's notes

Observed three-compartment sink located in the backroom with no hand sink located within 25-feet and in line of sight. The nearest hand sinks are located in the restroom and outside of the of backroom door behind the cashier counter. Observed capped off water lines and a capped off drain line underneath the mounted desk in the back room. Informed PIC that a hand sink needs to be located and available for use in the back room of the establishment to promote proper hand washing when using the three-compartment sink. Upon reinspection inspector spoke to manager. Explained to PIC the necessity for a hand sink in the backroom were ware washing occurs. PIC input work order at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 7/20/2026. ***** 2nd Consecutive Violation *****

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Repeat Violation 5-203.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Sinks - Numbers and Capacities. 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.

Jul 2, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB

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#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-203.11

Inspector's notes

Observed three-compartment sink located in the backroom with no hand sink located within 25-feet and in line of sight. The nearest hand sinks are located in the restroom and outside of the of backroom door behind the cashier counter. Observed capped off water lines and a capped off drain line underneath the mounted desk in the back room. Informed PIC that a hand sink needs to be located and available for use in the back room of the establishment to promote proper hand washing when using the three-compartment sink. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 7/10/2026.

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5-203.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Sinks - Numbers and Capacities. 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.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedCore3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed three cartons of raw shell eggs stored above boxes of chocolate and various milks in the walk-in refrigerator. Informed PIC that raw animal proteins must be stored below all ready-to-eat (RTE) foods. All raw animal proteins and RTE foods were properly stored at time of inspection. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-201.11

Inspector's notes

Observed four bottles of window cleaner on a top shelf above candy, sunflower seeds, gum, mints, snack mix, chips, and cereal. Informed PIC that chemicals must always be stored away from food. PIC properly stored the window cleaner and foods at time of inspection. Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. All chemicals were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage

Jan 8, 2026RoutinecleanA

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2025

Jun 25, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed the floor of the walk in cooler having a build up of debris. Please clean all parts of the establishment frequently to prevent any build up. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Jan 6, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Jul 31, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

May 13, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed and confirmed.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Danid H

2023

Aug 4, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed and confirmed.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Keith Dixoal

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 →