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Circle K

4135 W Anthem Way, Phoenix 85086

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-14489

Score based on 7 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

97
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 18, 2023 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 17, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 28, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 22, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 27, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 10, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 16, 2026 — Routine — score 93 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)93
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Jun 16, 2026Routine1 foundation2 coreB°

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

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no hand drying provision for the rear handwash sink. handwash sinks must be stocked with soap, hot water, and a hand drying provision. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 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. Addl Notes: Observed front handwash sink had bottles of sanitizer and a water jug in the sink blocking handwashing. Handwashing sinks must be kept clear of blockages to allow for propper and frequent handwashing. PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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 ice dispenser at the soda fountains was caked in black matter. Food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized at time of inspection. PIC had ice dispenser cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection. 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.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed mop sink leaking from hot water handle and AVB (atmospheric vacuum breaker) cap. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

Feb 10, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Spoke to PIC about placing items further back into the display fridges to ensure proper cold holding, cleaning ice dispenser machinery. PIC had current work orders pending for walk-in door and coffee line handsink.

2025

Jun 27, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with PIC: wood behind sink in restroom, keeping all handwashing sinks stocked at all time, cove base missing in the storage room, storage of chemicals

Jan 22, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Aug 28, 2024RoutinecleanA

Signed on INSP-012595-2024Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 17, 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.No violations noted at time of inspection.PIC emailed report.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-181Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Alyssa S

2023

Sep 18, 2023Routine1 priority1 coreB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The inspection was emailed.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy 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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-RequestForm-181.Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 10,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Alyssa Scherer

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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.>>Observed boiled eggs at 49F, cut melons at 50F in rear refrigeration unit. Person-In-Charge (PiC) stated that the items had been in the refrigeration unit since the since Saturday 09-16-23. Food was embargoed and discarded by {PIC). Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, intended for Cold Holding(TCS) shall maintain a temperature of 41F or less. Train staff to monitor (TCS) foods. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions>>Observed the rear of the facility with organic matter build-up. >> Discussed with person in charge to clean the facility with a frequency that will prevent a build-up of organic matter.>>Physical facility shall be maintained cleaned to prevent pest. Train staff to clean the facility frequently. 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 →