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Circle K

6649 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix 85033

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-01813

Score based on 7 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

95
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Dec 6, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 11, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 17, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 7, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 3, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 10, 2026 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 16, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Jun 16, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed date marking for creamer and iced coffee bags.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed some organic matter on the inside of several soda fountain nozzles. Discussed with person in charge to clean the soda fountain nozzles on a more frequent basis to prevent the buildup of organic matter on the nozzles. Person in charge will clean the soda fountain nozzles. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.

Mar 10, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed organic matter buildup on the inside of one of the soda fountain nozzles. Discussed with person in charge to clean the soda fountain nozzles on a more regular basis. Person in charge removed the soda fountain nozzle in question to be washed, rinsed and sanitized at time of inspection. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-204.11

Inspector's notes

Observed a sanitizer bucket with sanitizer concentration that was testing above the 150-400 parts per million level according to the testing strips. Sanitizer was diluted by PIC to approved levels at time of inspection. Discussed with person in charge to use their test strips to check the sanitizer concentration on a regular basis. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11 - Priority: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals

2025

Jun 3, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Feb 7, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Sep 17, 2024RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 11, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteA

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Samantha Lyons

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

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 multiple TCS food items (such as sandwiches, burritos, and cheese) in the grab and go cooler by the cash register with internal temperatures between 47-53°F. The ambient air temperature of this unit was 47°F at the time of inspection. The Person in Charge (PIC) stated the temperature was checked more than 4 hours before the time of inspection, so food was discarded (see embargo form). Discussed cold holding policies, procedures, temperature monitoring, and public health risks. Ensure all food being monitored by cold holding maintains internal temperatures of 41°F or below at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Dec 6, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailedOn 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: A,Signer: Samantha Lyons

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 →