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Circle K

3554 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix 85018

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-01653

Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

99
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 21, 2023 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Nov 15, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 26, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 28, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 24, 2026 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Apr 8, 2026 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Apr 8, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

Mar 24, 2026Routine1 foundationB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

In the back room where the 3 compartment sink is located for dishwashing, there is not an available handwashing station that is not already in another room (separated by a door) or within 25 feet. Establishment has 2 handwashing stations; one located in the front next to the registers (around 50 feet away from the back room) and in the restroom. Establishment has the need to clean food contact surfaces and should be handled with clean hands after being properly washed/sanitized. Please add a handwashing station that is within 25 feet of the 3 compartment sink and available without the means of going through a door. Reinspection will be conducted within 10 days.

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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.

2025

Jul 28, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Of note: establishment has resumed usage of roller grills.

Feb 26, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

2024

Nov 15, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

Inspection report e-mailed. Establishment has removed roller grills and, per PIC, does not intended to serve open food in near future. Permit will remain open at this time. Inspector will follow up regarding permitting requirements for E&D 0-9 seating versus Retail Food Establishment.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.12

Inspector's notes

Cavity of microwave oven was heavily soiled at time of inspection. Cavities of microwave ovens shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours according to manufacturer's directions to maintain it clean to sight and touch. Staff cleaned microwave during inspection to correct. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-602.12 - Core: Cooking and Baking Equipment. 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.

2023

Aug 21, 2023Routine2 coreA

Of note: Observed back room with three compartment sink to be unequipped with a hand sink. Nearest hand sink is more than 30feet and through two doors from three compartment sink. Establishment’s only hand sink (apart from restroom) is behind steel door at POS area. Discussed with PIC installing hand sink in back room. // Discussed cleaning inside of out of service standing freezer near wine storage prior to using as an accumulation of organic matter has started. 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.Report emailed to PIC.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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 website:https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Tiffany R.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Observed caulking around hand sink in restroom to be in disrepair and caulking around escutcheon plates/plumbing protrusions in restroom to be missing. Seal so that all areas are smooth, easily cleanable, prevent seepage of liquid, and prevent entry of pests. Observed drain pipes to be sitting below flood rim of floor drain under frozen beverage station. All drain pipes must have at least a one inch air gap between flood rim of floor drain and end of pipe. Repair/adjust so that all drain lines have at least a one inch air gap from flood rim of floor drain. Also observed leaks from both faucets at three compartment sink. Repair and maintain in good repair. 2nd Consecutive Violation. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanCore6-501.19

Core-6-501.19, C: Closing Toilet Room Doors Observed restroom door to be open at time of inspection and not under active cleaning. Restroom opens into back room with soda box and food storage. Door was closed at time of inspection. Restroom doors must remain closed at all times unless under active cleaning/repair to prevent contamination. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of 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 →