PlateScore

Circle K

B

888 S Higley Rd, Gilbert 85296

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-11990

Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

86
Good

Gilbert restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

100060202420252026Feb 13, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 20, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 5, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 26, 2025 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Feb 4, 2026 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 20, 2026 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)85
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Aug 20, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.discussed how prepared a standard written policy for using time as a control with the manager.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-203.14

Inspector's notes

Observed the backflow prevention device on the mop sink faucet was broken. A long hose was connected to the faucet at the time of inspection, creating a potential backflow hazard. The manager removed the hose from the faucet during the inspection. The backflow prevention device remains defective and must be repaired or replaced to provide adequate backflow protection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-203.14 - Priority: Backflow Prevention Device, When Required

Feb 4, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed snack trays that contained honey ham, cheese and pepperoni cold holding at internal temperature of 49 deg F in a reach in unit over stacked. PIC informed the food items had been placed in unit earlier in day and placed in walk in for rapid cooling. 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.

2025

Aug 26, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB

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

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

Observed hand sink blocked by a juice/tea container pouring contents into the basin. PIC removed the container. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed multiple soda nozzles with an accumulation of bacterial growth. PIC replaced all nozzles. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of 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.

#29 — Compliance with Variance, Specialized Process, Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria or HACCP planPriority8-103.12

Inspector's notes

Operator did not have weekly manual cleaning logs for the F'real machine. Please clean the F'real machine manually once per week as noted in your variance requirement. The machine was manually cleaned at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-8-103.12 (A) - Priority: Conformance with Approved Procedures; Compliance with HACCP Plan. 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/3978/Food-Variances.

Feb 5, 2025Routine1 priorityB

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

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed food contact surface of F'real machine with accumulation of ice cream. Please maintain a regular cleaning schedule to prevent build up of food debris. Must also maintain cleaning records on site at all times. Food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized at time of inspection. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-602.11 (A-D) - Priority: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency. 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.

2024

Aug 20, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Feb 13, 2024RoutinecleanA

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 sent by email.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,Signer: Binod C.

This address holds 2 food permits

Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →