Circle K
A°3618 W Buckeye Rd, Phoenix 85009
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-02694
Score based on 8 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history8 on record
2026
Apr 6, 2026Re-Inspection2 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Verified front display center area of refrigeration not in use at time of Re-inspection.
Inspector's notes
Center area of front display refrigeration unit is not working. Front area of unit was observed empty with out of service sticker in display. Per operator, repairs or new unit replacement is underway. Discussed with operator to ensure refrigeration cold holding of TCS foods at 41*F or below prior to use. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Inspector's notes
Discussed with operator detail cleaning of rear dry storage area specifically under soda boxes and floor sinks. Ensure to maintain as necessary. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Mar 26, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.A re-inspection will be conducted 4/6/26 to verify refrigeration at 41*F or below.
Inspector's notes
Discussed with operator detail cleaning of rear dry storage area specifically under soda boxes and floor sinks. Ensure to maintain as necessary. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Inspector's notes
Internal temperature ranging between 48*F of 55*F for Cold Cut Subs, Chicken salad sandwiches and Yogurt stored in front display refrigeration unit. Discussed with operator Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food items shall be cold held at 41*F or below. Operator proceeded to discard 28ct sandwiches and 4ct Yogurt. Ensure TCS foods are cold held at 41*F or below. 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.
Inspector's notes
Ambient temperature 52*F for front display refrigeration unit. Discussed with operator ensure 41*F is verified prior to use of cold holding TCS food items. A re-inspection will be conducted on 04/6/26 to verify cold holding temperatures for 41*F or below.
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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.
2025
Jul 22, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.
Apr 1, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.
2024
Oct 31, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed open packages of hot dogs with no date mark on them. person in charge states that dogs were opened a couple days ago.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Predefined Comment: RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Jun 5, 2024Routine2 priority1 foundation1 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation and 1 Core Violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Re-inspection within 10 days.EHS = Silvia De Andrade: : : : : : Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 65,Food Handler Cards: 10,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Number of Employees: 10,Signer: Guillermo Andrade: : : : :
3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) , P: Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food), Cold Holding Two reach in cold holding units were holding at 58.7 F. Measured internal temperature of diverse foods stored in these units to be between 58.8F- 61.7F. Food was stored in these units over 24 hours prior to this inspection and should be holding at 41F or below. Food was embargoed. Operator stated equipment will not be used until fixed. Maintenance was called during inspection and will be at location within 6 hours. Reviewed cold holding procedure for ready-to-eat potentially hazardous foods. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
3-501.18 , P: Ready-To-Eat Potentially Hazardous Food - Disposition Observed mild amounts of mold in tomatoes used in deli meat sandwiches. Product was embargoed for cold holding violation. All foods must be checked periodically for signs of spoilage. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment Two units used to hold cold sandwiches, burritos, hamburgers, and salads were holding at 58.7 F and 54.4 F. Product was embargoed for cold holding violation an operator stated units will not be used until fixed. Maintenance was called. Re-inspection within 10 days. Correct By: Correct Within 10 Days
6-501.12 , C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Observed heavy accumulation of moist debris in floor drain. Moisture and debris are attractants to pests and should be clean at a regular frequency. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Apr 3, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.Inspection report e-mailed to manager.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Rollers and hot item cases are currently being repaired and not in use. Establishment does not have F'Real frozen dessert installed at this time.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,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Eric Murray
2023
Aug 21, 2023Routine1 coreA
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.Inspection report emailed.Both the soda fountain machine and open island refrigerators were out of order at time of inspection. No TCS foods were being stored in the refrigerators. 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,Signer: Raquel Valdez
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods --Observed a large hole cut out of the wall near the drain pipe of the back room hand wash sink. Discussed having the hole repaired to prevent possible pest harborage. 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 →