Circle K
A505 W Guadalupe Rd, Tempe 85283
Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-02902
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
Apr 21, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Oct 7, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed customer grab and go refrigerator at 51*F measured with a min/max thermometer and the unit was holding several TCS items at internal temperatures of 52*F to 55*F measured with a probing thermometer. Per person in charge (PIC) delivery of food was prior to today and confirmed with the person on the previous shift the unit was out of temperature for more than 4 hours prior to inspection. Discussed with PIC except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Embargoed all TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Items were: Naked juice (green machine and strawberry), 12oz milk (whole, strawberry, reduced fat), Quart (reduced fat, chocolate milk, whole), 12oz half & half, French vanilla creamer, and oatmilk caramel creamer. 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
Observed frozen icicles on a pipe in the freezer and observed the icicles had leaked onto 3 bags of ice. Embargoed the bags of ice and PIC discarded at time of inspection. Discussed with PIC to fix/repair/replace cause of leak in the unit and to not store food under piping until fixed. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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5-403.12 - Core: Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater
May 1, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Sep 27, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed at handwashing sink near the cash registers, with dirty cooking utensils and a leaking drink and bagged food cup in the basin of the hand sink. Also observed at the hand wash sink in the back near the three compartment sink blocked by soda bibs and a garbage can. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) the handwash sink shall be used only for handwashing and maintained as accessible at all times. PIC emptied the basin of the front sink and cleared away the obstructions at the sink in the back at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 2nd Consecutive Violation
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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed in each basin and drain of the three compartment sink with rust and in some areas dark black buildup accumulated on other the rusty areas. Discussed with PIC to repair/fix/replace to create a smooth cleanable surface. Also observed the ice cream freezer to have signs posted saying product not for sale. Per PIC the unit was registering at 40*F 1 hour prior to inspection. Employees were relocating product to adequate freezers at time of inspection. Per PIC maintenance was to arrive same day. Discussed with PIC physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
Mar 1, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Report sent via emailOn July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. Weneed 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 atthe below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: B,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Number of Employees: 1,Signer: Jessica Rahm
Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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. >>>Observed at handwashing sink near the cash registers, with dirty cooking utensils and a leaking styrofoam cup in the basin of the handsink. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) the handwash sink shall be used only for handwashing and maintained as accessible at all times. PIC emptied the basin at the time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Sep 13, 2023RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report sent by email.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 call602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Ty H.
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 →