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Circle K

3435 W Deer Valley Rd, Phoenix 85027

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-02504

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

96
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Nov 30, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 7, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 6, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 2, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 31, 2025 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Nov 10, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 7, 2026 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)98
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Apr 7, 2026Routine2 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No certified Food Manager was present at the time of inspection. In Compliance with the Food Code, Maricopa County requires a Food Manager present during operating hours. Emailed Maricopa Policy changes and additional resources on where to acquire a Food Manager Certification. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed a sizable leak with water pooling on the floor in the front of the soda machines and behind the wall near underneath the boxes of soda concentrate. The manager had already placed in a work order for the leak and the technician was onsite. The technician confirmed the leak was due to a clog inside of the two self-service soda machines. EHS requested the soda machines be turned off, until fixed, to limit the water pooling onto the floor. Discussed the importance of keeping equipment in good repair and in keeping the floors dry. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

2025

Nov 10, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Work order is in place for the repair of small refrigerator. Store has other refrigeration units to use to keep cold foods at 41*F.

Oct 31, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed Certified Food Protection Manger and Food Handler requirements.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed unclean fountain nozzles and ice dispenser shoots at soda fountain. Surfaces are to be cleaned at regular intervals to prevent build up of old food and other debris. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine 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.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Hot dogs and sausages in small counter height refrigerator next to oven at 49*F. Cold hold of food to be 41*F or lower. Items were embargoed and discarded. Advised staff to check cold hold temperatures using a metal stem thermometer. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: 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.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed small counter height refrigerator next to ovens with an ambient temperature of 48.7*F. Equipment must be maintained to keep food items at or below 41*F. Manger added work order for repair. A reinspection will be completed on 11/10/2025 to verify repair and that food is help at 41*F or lower.

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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.

May 2, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed rolling card for sandwiches in walk in cooler to be stored away from door to walk in cooler.

2024

Dec 6, 2024RoutinecleanA°

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

Jun 7, 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.Verbally discussed Notice of Inspection Rights with Connie J .Emailed copy of inspection report to facility.Emailed copy of 72 hour notice with 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Signer: Connie Jones,Award: Not Participating

2023

Nov 30, 2023RoutinecleanA°

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 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: Connie Jones

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 →