PlateScore

Circle K

B

1435 W Baseline Rd, Tempe 85283

Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-14559

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

92
Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 25, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 20, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 20, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 30, 2025 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 11, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 16, 2026 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)84
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Apr 16, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB

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

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessibleCore6-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed no hand washing sign in the designated employee restroom. Informed PIC a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-301.14 - Core: Handwashing Signage. 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.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-201.11

Inspector's notes

Observed multiple containers of gas treatment chemicals stored above dry snacks in dry storage area. Informed PIC that chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. All chemicals were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage

2025

Jul 11, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jan 30, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed black organic matter on the inside of the soda nozzles from the right most soda fountain. Informed PIC that the nozzles need to be cleaned and continue to be cleaned to sight and touch. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine 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.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed dish washer detergent pods, laundry detergent pods, and bottles of windshield fluid stored above boxes of soda for the soda fountain. Informed PIC that chemicals cannot be stored above food at any time. PIC relocated the items and properly stored them at time of inspection. Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. All chemicals were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-301.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage and Display, Stock and Retail Sale

2024

Aug 20, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Feb 20, 2024RoutinecleanA°

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 emailedAward: Not Participating,Signer: Sarahi C

2023

Aug 25, 2023Routine1 coreA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Observed leak from Atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB) at the mop sink. Prior to next routine inspection, have backflow device serviced by a plumber or backflow specialist to ensure backflow device is in good repair.Report emailed to PIC.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Yesenia

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

Core-6-201.13, C: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed >>> Observed coved base in dry storage area to be missing, cracked or otherwise in disrepair. Repair/replace prior to next routine inspection. 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 →