PlateScore

Circle K

A°

537 S Watson Rd, Buckeye 85326

Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-15433

Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.

100
Excellent

Buckeye restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Jul 26, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 22, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 1, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 12, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 4, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 23, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 30, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Jul 30, 2026RoutinecleanA°

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

Mar 23, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Sep 4, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.

May 12, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Store was temporarily closed upon arrival due to internet/point-of-sale system being down. Store was not actively preparing/reheating food items at the time of inspection due to the closure. Store re-opened while routine inspection was still being conducted. Discussed repairing/replacing any broken/missing cove tiles with manager. Also discussed conducting additional cleaning throughout the room behind the soda fountain and behind/underneath the tea station.

2024

Aug 1, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jan 22, 2024Routine1 coreA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Maria C. Report e-mailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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.Signer: Maria Cortez,Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-602.13

Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces Observed significant buildup of food residue (syrups and other sweet beverages) on drip trays of soda/soft drink towers along north-facing wall of establishment. Please ensure nonfood contact surfaces of equipment are kept clean to sight and touch. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Jul 26, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Ted W. Report e-mailed.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.Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Ted Winiger,Award: A

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 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →