Circle K
A4939 E Ray Rd, Phoenix 85044
Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-56878
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
Jul 28, 2026Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Instructed establishment to have freezer condensate drain line defrosted.
Inspector's notes
Observed several soda nozzles with slimy organic matter growth. Soda nozzles must be cleaned as frequently as needed to prevent organic matter growth. Please have the soda nozzles cleaned and cleaned more frequently. 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.
Feb 24, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Walk in freezer fan coils were almost completely frozen over. Instructed establishment to defrost them and update the defrost cycle.
2025
Jul 25, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
In the sandwich display grab and go case, observed sandwiched, hard boiled eggs, salads, chicken wraps, and sliced cheeses between 58*F to 62*F. All foods were placed in the unit approximately 3 hours prior. All foods were moved to the walk in cooler.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Feb 27, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Sep 26, 2024Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed unused and broken F'real machine. Manager said machine has been broken for several months. Ensure that equipment is either repaired and brought back into service, or is removed from the facility. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter
May 9, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to management about equipment.Confirmed email with manager.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: A,Signer: Deanna Holmes
2023
Nov 15, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Confirmed email with manager.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: B,Embargo Lbs: 57,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Christian A.
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. ---Observed ham sandwiches at 78F, eggs at 75F, cheese sticks at 78 inside front display fridge. Manager chose to embargo all the food. Ensure that all TCS foods in cold holding areas are kept at 41F or less. Manager put in work request for the fridge in question. Refill the fridge only after 41F or less have been reached by the provided thermometers. 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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- 100Noodles & Company RestaurantA4901 E Ray Rd · 110 m away
- 90Snooze an A.M. EateryC4901 E Ray Rd · 110 m away
- 97QdobaA°4901 E Ray Rd · 110 m away
- 99Stella's Ice CreamA4901 E Ray Rd · 110 m away
- 100Cheba HutA4905 E Ray Rd · 110 m away
- 92Gogi &B°4905 E Ray Rd · 110 m away
- —Snowtime4905 E Ray Rd · 110 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 →