Circle K
B13801 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix 85032
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-15124
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Inspection history7 on record
2026
Mar 6, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no employee on duty is a Certified Food Protection Manager. Per PIC, they are in the process of obtaining certification. At least one employee onsite during hours of operation must be a Certified Food Manager -obtain prior to next inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
Observed spray bottle of disinfectant/cleaner stored on wire shelf next to and above various packaged foods and cups. Manager was notified, and spray bottle was relocated to chemical area at time of inspection. Ensure all chemicals are stored properly to prevent potential contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage
2025
Jul 8, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Establishment is not hot holding or serving open TCS foods like hotdogs and Tornados. According to the person in charge service of open TCS foods has been discontinued for now.
Feb 6, 2025Re-Inspection2 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, Priority Foundation violations #10 and #48 were corrected at time of re-inspection. Proof of correction was received electronically on 2/5/25. Re-inspection report was emailed to the operator.
Inspector's notes
Observed build up of food residue on the interior of the microwave. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Discussed cleaning frequency of microwave with the person in charge. Clean microwave prior to the next routine inspection. 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 slow draining floor drain near three compartment sink. Discussed work order for plumbing repair with the person in charge.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Feb 4, 2025Routine2 foundation2 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Establishment is not hot holding/serving open TCS foods like hotdogs and Tornados. Discussed closing E&D permit.
Inspector's notes
Observed drain pipe completely disconnected from the handwashing sink next to the three compartment sink at time of inspection. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Please repair handwashing sink prior to re-inspection (2/14/25). Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-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.
Inspector's notes
Observed build up of food residue on the interior of the microwave. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Discussed cleaning frequency of microwave with the person in charge. Clean microwave prior to the next routine inspection. 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
No Quaternary Ammonium (Quat) test strips available at time of inspection.
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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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. Predefined Comment: Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection (2/14/25). Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed slow draining floor drain near three compartment sink. Discussed work order for plumbing repair with the person in charge.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
2024
Jul 2, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.No open TCS foods for sale at time of inspection. Establishment has removed hot holding rollers. Discussed monitoring drainage of mop sink.
Jan 23, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected. Floor drain observed draining quickly enough to prevent the risk of conveying sewage. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Re-inspection report emailed to the person in charge.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: August C
Jan 22, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager No employee with supervisory and management responsibility with the authority to direct and control food preparation that is deemed a certified food protection manager (CFPM) was present at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. Please obtain certified food protection manager certification and keep certification accessible for health inspections. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Routine inspection report emailed to the person in charge. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department began 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,-Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)- Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)-Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)-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 call 602-506-6824Award: B,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: DC,Signer: Lynn T
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 a ladder stored in front of the handwashing sink by the three compartment sink. The handwashing sink should be maintained so it is accessible at all times. The ladder was moved so the handwashing sink was accessible at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Observed sanitizer of three compartment sink at 0 PPM. The three compartment sink was not in use at time of inspection. Ensure Quat sanitizer concentration measures between 150-400 PPM. The sanitizer was remade at time of inspection and tested at 400 PPM. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-402.13, P: Conveying Sewage Observed slow draining floor drain filled with debris below the three-compartment sink. After the debris was removed, the water continued to drain slowly. No wastewater was observed above the flood level rim of the floor drain. Please monitor floor drain and limit discharge of wastewater from the rear handwashing sink and three compartment sink until the floor drain is repaired. Please repair plumbing so the floor drain drains completely. Repair prior to re-inspection in 24 hours. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-5-501.113, C: Covering Receptacles Observed outdoor trash receptacle lid open at time of inspection. Outside receptacles must be closed with tight fitting lids or doors. Person in charge closed the lid at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of 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 →