Circle K
A14559 W Grand Ave, Surprise 85374
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-65770
Score based on 8 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 history8 on record
2026
Aug 7, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 8, 2026Routine1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed an in-use ice dispenser on the soda fountain with black, slimy, organic-like material growing inside the dispenser tube. Per PIC ice from the machine is used in customer drinks. Educated PIC that ice is considered a food item when used in customer drinks. Instructed PIC in clean-in-place procedure using a hot soapy rinse, hot water rinse, and hot water plus sanitizer rinse. Correct by 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.
2025
Aug 5, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 21, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No hotdogs at time of inspection. Discussed tea urns.
2024
Aug 29, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Walk-in cooler holding ambient temperature at 36.6 degrees F using min/max thermometer.
Aug 28, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Tornados, hot dogs, creamer, cheddar brats, and milk with internal temperatures between 49 degrees F and 55 degrees F cold holding in the walk-in cooler. Ambient temperature of the walk-in cooler was 47.6 degrees F using a min/max thermometer. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. 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.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Tornados, hot dogs, creamer, cheddar brats, and milk with internal temperatures between 49 degrees F and 55 degrees F cold holding in the walk-in cooler. Ambient temperature of the walk-in cooler was 47.6 degrees F using a min/max thermometer. PIC stated that a technician would be called to repair the walk-in cooler. A re-inspection will occur within 24 hours to verify that the walk-in cooler has been repaired and is holding ambient temperature below 41 degrees F. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.
Feb 23, 2024RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.E-mailed inspection report.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,Signer: Heather Spencer
2023
Aug 4, 2023Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.E-mailed inspection report.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.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Hailey Tucci
Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: 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.*****Paper towel dispenser is empty at hand wash sink in back room. Paper towels must be provided to hand wash sinks at all times. 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.
- 100McDonald'sA14553 W Grand Ave · 60 m away
- 100Sun HealthA14719 W Grand Ave · 130 m away
- 100Albertson'sA14551 W Grand Ave · 180 m away
- 88Denny'sA°14799 W Grand Ave · 210 m away
- 100Grand Hampton Inn & SuitesA14783 W Grand Ave · 200 m away
- 85Ray's PizzaC14545 W Grand Ave · 230 m away
- 99Starbucks CoffeeA18885 N Reems Rd · 250 m away
- 89The ColonnadeA19116 N Colonnade Way · 240 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 →