Circle K
A3508 W Baseline Rd, Laveen 85339
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-48625
Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history7 on record
2026
Jul 10, 2026Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed worn down weather-stripping seal around front doors and backdoor, exposing gap to outdoors. Discussed with PIC that required to protect outer openings from pests entering facility at all times.
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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected Predefined Comment: Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed buildup of dirt debris at mop sink, and restroom doors. Discussed with PIC that physical facility and fixtures are required to be cleaned more frequently to prevent accumulation of organic matter, dirt, dust and food debris.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Feb 25, 2026Routine3 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed mop sink is clogged and backed up with dirty water. Discussed with PIC that all plumbing required to be maintained in good repair at all times.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed inside trash cans with buildup of dirt/food debris. Discussed with PIC that garbage/refuse required to be cleaned frequently to prevent accumulation of organic matter, dirt, dust and food debris.
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5-501.116 - Core: Cleaning Receptacles Predefined Comments: Must be thoroughly cleaned so as not to contaminate food, equipment, utensils and wastewater must be disposed of as specified in 5-402.13. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 5-501.115 - Core: Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures Addl Notes: Observed trash/litter surrounding dumpster in garbage/refuse area outside. Discussed with PIC that garbage and refuse need to be cleaned frequently to prevent accumulation of trash and litter. Predefined Comments: Storage area and enclosure shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed dirt buildup on restroom hallway walls, restroom doors, backdoor and electric panels. Discussed with PIC that physical facility required to be cleaned more frequently to prevent accumulation of organic matter, dirt, dust and food debris.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. 2nd consecutive occurrence Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
2025
Jul 11, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 19, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Aug 13, 2024Routine1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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
Mar 12, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
At time of inspection f'REAL and Stok cold brew machines are not in use, work orders have been submitted to fix and "out of order" signs have been posted.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report was emailed 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.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Brandon F.
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 bottle in hand sink near food prep area, Per PIC bottle is damaged and was placed in sink to drain. Discussed with PIC that hand wash sinks are not to be used for other purposes than handwashing Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Oct 5, 2023Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°
-Logs must be maintained that verify that the f’REAL blender undergoes automatic cleaning and sanitization using the submitted and approved process once every 24hrs and a manual cleaning and sanitizing using the submitted and approved process once every 7 days. -The device will undergo descaling to remove hard water deposit buildup inside the blender as needed to ensure device is clean to sight and touch. -High Temperature sanitization will be verified weekly by heat sensitive indicators, which will be maintained with the weekly logs. -These logs must be retained on premises for at least 180 days.-The facility provides records upon request to the Maricopa County Environmental Services Department (“Department”) or its representatives pursuant to §8-103.12(B).__________No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. The inspection report was emailed.------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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Brandon Foster
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot Holding. -- Buffalo Ranch Tornados -- 112°F and Monterey Jack Tornados -- 118°F (verified by the person in charge using the establishment's thermometer). The person in charge decided to discard these. ** 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-8-103.12 (A), P: Conformance with Approved Procedures; Compliance with HACCP plan. Establishment is not maintaining logs for the f’REAL blender. The person in charge located blank log sheets to begin maintaining the logs. See comments regarding requirements. ** 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/3978/Food-Variances. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of 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.
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- 98Popeye'sA3510 W Baseline Rd · 50 m away
- 95Black Rock Coffee BarA3515 W Baseline Rd · 70 m away
- 99Dos Gordos GrillA3552 W Baseline Rd · 70 m away
- 99Dominos Pizza 8430A3556 W Baseline Rd · 70 m away
- 99Federico's Mexican FoodA+7410 S 35th Ave · 100 m away
- 99Salad and GoA3505 W Baseline Rd · 130 m away
- 98QuikTripA°3445 W Baseline Rd · 130 m away
Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →