Circle K
A1435 W Baseline Rd, Tempe 85283
Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-14559
Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
We last checked the county record 8 days ago (Sep 16, 2026). Any inspection since then would not appear here yet.
Score over time
Inspection history7 on record
2026
Aug 20, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 16, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
Nearby restaurants
Other places to eat within a short walk, with their current scores.
- 99SpringHill Suites TempeA°5211 S Priest Dr · 80 m away
- 93McDonald'sA°1429 W Baseline Rd · 70 m away
- 99Krispy KremeA1540 W Baseline Rd · 90 m away
- 91TownePlace Suites Tempe at Arizona Mills MallA°5223 S Priest Dr · 150 m away
- 96Carl's JrA1519 W Baseline Rd · 150 m away
- 85Holiday Inn Express TempeC°1520 W Baseline Rd · 180 m away
- 92Sonesta ES TempeB°5075 S Priest Dr · 200 m away
- 99El Pollo LocoA1530 W Baseline Rd · 260 m away
Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 16, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →