PlateScore

Circle K

A

537 S Watson Rd, Buckeye 85326

Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-15433

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

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)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

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

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 →