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Circle K

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721 N 195th Ave, Buckeye 85326

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-02828

Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

99
Excellent

Buckeye restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 10, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 11, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 30, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 8, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jul 24, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 18, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Feb 18, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

2025

Jul 24, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.15

Inspector's notes

Observed hole drilled through the cinderblock wall of the establishment used to run CO2 gas lines from the exterior of the building to the soda fountain station. The hole is large enough to allow pests access to the interior of the building. The establishment shall close any holes in the walls to prevent the attraction and harborage of pests. The manager submitted a work order at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected

Jan 8, 2025Routine2 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed leak underneath the soda fountain machine. At the time of inspection, the establishment had already placed a work order for the leak and had a plumber on site fixing the leak. Per plumber, the leak was originating from the ice machine above the soda fountain. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Plumber was still in the process of fixing the leak at the end of the inspection.

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

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.13

Inspector's notes

Observed missing cove base throughout the back storage room of the establishment. The establishment shall provide coved base throughout the establishment to ensure smooth, easily cleanable surfaces along the floor/wall juncture. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. *2nd consecutive violation 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Addl Notes: Observed accumulation of dirt, dust, and other debris throughout the establishment. Areas of note include along the ceiling and walls of the back storage room, the ceiling and walls of the walk-in refrigerator, and underneath the storage areas of the soda fountain and coffee stations. 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 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Addl Notes: Observed holes in the walls connecting the back storage room and soda fountain area. In addition, observed water damage from current and previous water leak incidents along the same wall. The establishment shall repair and close all holes in the wall to restore it to a smooth, easily cleanable surface and prevent the harborage of pests. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed

2024

Jul 30, 2024Routine1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.13

Inspector's notes

Observed missing cove base along wall-floor juncture in the back hallway and room with the 3-compartment sink. 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. 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Addl Notes: Observed accumulation of dust and other debris along the fans and ceilings inside the walk-in refrigerators. Also observed accumulation of fountain drink syrup and other food debris underneath the soda machines. 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.

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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed

Mar 11, 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 rights accepted by Sandy L. Report e-mailed.No County legal action will result from this 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Sandy Lorano

2023

Oct 10, 2023RoutinecleanA

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 rights accepted by Sandra L. Report e-mailed.No County legal action will result from this 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Sandra Lorano

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 →