Circle K
A°1330 W University Dr, Tempe 85281
Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-02777
Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history6 on record
2026
Feb 17, 2026Routine1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with PIC to change from soaking the soda nozzles and gaskets for several hours at a time to soak momentarily and clean by soap, rinse, sanitize and airdry.
Inspector's notes
Observed frozen icicles on fan piping in both the freezer and the wine walk-in. Discussed with person in charge (PIC)Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 2nd Consecutive Violation.
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Repeat Violation 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
2025
Jul 17, 2025Routine3 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed buildup of organic matter on soda nozzles in drink area. Soda nozzles must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent the accumulation of organic matter. Discussed cleaning frequency with the person in charge (PIC). 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed gap under door and one of the sides of the door at the entrance of the establishment that allows visible light to pass through. Outer openings must be protected from the exterior at all times to prevent the entrance of pests. Corrective action: Repair prior to next routine inspection.
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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected
Inspector's notes
Observed walk-in freezer with ice, and debris throughout at time of inspection. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Jan 30, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Aug 1, 2024Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed ice build up on the condenser in the freezer. Observed non-working fan in the freezer. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. 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
Observed missing and cracked floor tiles in the back of house under the soda syrup racks. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-101.11 - Core: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas
Feb 5, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Of Note:- 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.Report e-mailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Signer: Garth P.
2023
Sep 13, 2023Routine1 coreA
This establishment received a A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Of Note:- 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.Report e-mailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Signer: Garth P.
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods - Observed broken tiles at the doorway entrance to the beer cooler. Observed missing flooring under the soda machine rack in the back of house. Discussed the importance of maintaining floors smooth and easily cleanable. Repair flooring so that areas are smooth, easily cleanable. Repair prior to next routine inspection. 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 →