Circle K
A12201 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix 85022
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-02872
Score based on 7 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
Score over time
Inspection history7 on record
2026
Jul 1, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violaions noted at the time of inspection.
Feb 19, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Jun 19, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Hand soap unavailable at front food prep hand sink near hot dog bar. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Predefined Comment: PIC provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed half and half cream inside counter machine holding 51*f degrees. PIC had no indication of how long bag had been inside machine. 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. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below.
Jan 22, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Aug 16, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed bags of dairy based half and half creamer with internal temperature of 52F -54F in the countertop dispenser by the coffee station. The thermostat on the the dispenser displayed a temperature of 53F. The person in charge was unable to verify how long the bags of creamer had been stored for cold holding in the dispenser and discarded the bags of creamer at the 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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed countertop creamer dispenser cooler with minimum internal temperature of 53F, the dispenser was being used to store dairy based creamer which had an internal temperature between 52F -54F. The person in charge discontinued use of the creamer dispenser and placed a work order for service.
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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. Predefined Comment: Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Apr 19, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed fixing soap dispenser in the front area. Inspection report sent via email.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Mary Z.
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Observed a large spill of food residue underneath the BIBs in the back area of the kitchen near the backstock. The establishment must clean as frequently as necessary in order to prevent a buildup of food residue. The PIC mopped and cleaned the back area. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Sep 14, 2023Routine2 coreA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed cleaning frequency, equipment management, current remodel.Inspection report sent via email.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Mary Ann Z.
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Observed a large build up of ice on the floor and around the piping of the unit in the walk-in freezer. All plumbing must be kept in proper maintenance in order to prevent any further plumbing issues. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Observed a buildup of food residue under the food service shelves inside of the walk-in as well as a large build up of organic matter in the back drain near the fridge and BIBs. Physical facility must be cleaned as frequently as necessary to prevent any potential harborage of pests. 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 →