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Circle K

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

93
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 21, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 3, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 5, 2024 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Oct 31, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 1, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 22, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 26, 2026 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Apr 6, 2026 — Re-Inspection — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)98
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

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.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

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

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

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.

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

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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

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.

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

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.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

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: : : : :

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

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

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

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

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

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

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

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

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

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 →