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Circle K

B

10200 N Scottsdale Rd, Paradise Valley 85253

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-61587

Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

95
Excellent

Paradise Valley restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 12, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 23, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 12, 2024 — Routine — score 90 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Apr 24, 2025 — Routine — score 89 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 1 core)Sep 12, 2025 — Routine — score 90 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Sep 16, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Feb 26, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 29, 2026 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)94
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history8 on record

2026

Jul 29, 2026Routine1 foundation1 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no hand towels/drying provision by the handwashing sink next to coffee machines. Informed person in charge (PIC) that a hand drying provision should be available at all times to conduce to proper handwashing. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.12

Inspector's notes

Observed ceiling of microwave with abundant buildup. Microwave is used by customers. Informed person in charge (PIC) that microwave surfaces should be cleaned every 24 hours. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-602.12 - Core: Cooking and Baking Equipment. 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 26, 2026RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Sep 16, 2025Re-Inspection1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. With inspector probe thermometer the water measured 111.4*F.

#29 — Compliance with Variance, Specialized Process, Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria or HACCP planPriority foundation8-103.12

Inspector's notes

Observed establishment does not have logs filled out to verify required manual weekly cleaning of F'Real machine. Manager is aware of requirements, and new log was printed out and weekly cleaning requirements reviewed. Ensure requirements for variance are followed, and records are maintained. Second consecutive violation. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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8-103.12 (B) - Priority Foundation: Conformance with Approved Procedures; HACCP records. 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.

Sep 12, 2025Routine2 foundationB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#29 — Compliance with Variance, Specialized Process, Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria or HACCP planPriority foundation8-103.12

Inspector's notes

Observed establishment does not have logs filled out to verify required manual weekly cleaning of F'Real machine. Manager is aware of requirements, and new log was printed out and weekly cleaning requirements reviewed. Ensure requirements for variance are followed, and records are maintained. Second consecutive violation. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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8-103.12 (B) - Priority Foundation: Conformance with Approved Procedures; HACCP records. 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.

#50 — Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate PressurePriority foundation5-103.11

Inspector's notes

Observed establishment does not have any hot water throughout facility - water is at 82*F. Per manager, hot water heater is broken, and new one is on order. Ensure hot water of at least 100*F is provided to all plumbing fixtures - fix as needed within 24 hours to avoid permit suspension. Proof of correction may be provided electronically. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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5-103.11 - Priority Foundation: Capacity-Quantity and Availability

Apr 24, 2025Routine2 foundation1 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed proper food storage order in walk-in coolers.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

Observed handwash sinks by oven and by coffee area to be absent of paper towels. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Repeat Violation: 2nd consecutive violation.

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Repeat Violation 6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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.

#29 — Compliance with Variance, Specialized Process, Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria or HACCP planPriority foundation8-103.12

Inspector's notes

Observed establishment to be using a f'real machine, for which the establishment has a variance; per PIC, machine is not taken apart and sanitized every 4 hours. Per PIC, establishment does not keep logs to verify proper auto-sanitization or manual sanitization of the machine, which is required by the variance. Documentation for critical control points in approved variance/HACCP must be completed, available for review, and retained as required by approved variance/HACCP plan. Reviewed requirements of variance with PIC and discussed ensuring auto-sanitization is verified with temperature test strips and documenting weekly manual sanitization with logs. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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8-103.12 (B) - Priority Foundation: Conformance with Approved Procedures; HACCP records. 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.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed leaking from oven behind counter, leading to an accumulation of water in the back of house near reach-in freezers. PIC stated they had already put in a work order and were waiting for the plumber to call back. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

2024

Sep 12, 2024Routine2 foundationall corrected on siteB°

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

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

Observed handwashing sink near the ovens and register area and the back area near the 3-compartment sink without paper towels. The person in charge placed paper towels at the handwashing sinks at the time of the inspection. Ensure sinks have hand drying provision provided at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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. Addl Notes: Observed no soap at the handwashing sink near the coffee area. Person in charge placed soap at the sink. Ensure handwashing sinks are supplied with soap at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-601.11

Inspector's notes

The f'real machine was observed accumulated with food debris and matter. Please follow the cleaning frequency set for the machine (once every week in addition to the machine's every 24-hour internal sanitization cycle). The person in charge started cleaning the machine at the time of the inspection. Ensure proper cleaning intervals are followed for this machine. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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.

Apr 23, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Note: Reviewed approved thawing proceduresNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed at time of 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Mary S.

2023

Sep 12, 2023Routineall corrected on siteA

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. Report 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: A,Signer: Mary Schneide

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesCounty code (MCEHC)

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.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →