Circle K
B5049 W Buckeye Rd, Phoenix 85043
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-65765
Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history8 on record
2026
Aug 6, 2026Routine1 foundation1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed Non-TCS toppings (relish, jalapeno, onion) with date marked best use by 8/6/26 at 7:31am. Discussed with operator to ensure that toppings are discarded by date marked on time stamp and ensure all containers are washed, rinsed and sanitized. Operator proceeded to discard toppings and wash, rinse, sanitize the containers at time of inspection. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed black debris inside floor sinks, and dirty floors throughout rear storage and three compartment sink areas. Ensure to detail clean and sanitize all floors, walls, ceilings including floor sinks. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Mar 30, 2026Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Discussed with operator ensure hot water heater at hand sink located by ovens is adequately working to maintain constant hot water 100*F at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
2025
Jul 14, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.
Apr 16, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.
2024
Nov 15, 2024Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Operator provided electronic verification of correction.
Inspector's notes
Observed no employees with CFPM. Discussed with PIC that employee or manager must have CFPM during all hours of operation and during 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 Predefined Comment: 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.
Nov 7, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Schedule reinspection on or before 11/18/2024 for hot water at hand sink.
Inspector's notes
Observed no employees with CFPM. Discussed with PIC that employee or manager must have CFPM during all hours of operation and during 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 Predefined Comment: 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed hand sink in front of store without hot water, water temperature 70°F. Discussed with PIC that hot water needs to be at 100°F
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5-202.12 (A) - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Sinks, Installation. Proper temperature, Mixing Faucet. 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. Predefined Comment: 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Mar 29, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
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.Inspection report emailed.Discussed date marking. 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,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Adria Alexander
Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: 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. No soap in the women's bathroom or at the hand washing sink in the back storage room. Spoke to PIC and they directed associate to grab soap. Ensure all hand washing sinks are equipped with cleanser and paper towels for proper hand washing. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Nov 16, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed sanitization procedure of food-contact surfaces with PIC.Report emailed to PIC.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: Eric Murphy,Food Manager Licenses: 1,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.
Nearby restaurants
Other places to eat within a short walk, with their current scores.
- 99Chevron Food MartA5107 W Buckeye Rd · 90 m away
- 100Riverside SchoolA1414 S 51st Ave · 340 m away
- 99US FoodsA°4650 W Buckeye Rd · 940 m away
- 99Mothers Bar and GrillA5760 W Buckeye Rd · 1.3 km away
- 100QuikTripA2775 S 51st Ave · 1.5 km away
- 100SodexoMagic at BMS PhoenixA°620 N 51st Ave · 2.2 km away
- 100WhataburgerA6000 W Buckeye Rd · 2.0 km away
- 95Filiberto's Mexican FoodA1075 N 51st Ave · 2.6 km away
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 →