Circle K
A7550 S Rural Rd, Tempe 85283
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-65772
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.
Score over time
Inspection history8 on record
2026
Jul 31, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 20, 2026Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed in the separate storage room outside the ceiling is missing around the air vent above bags of coffee, single use containers and pizza boxes that the facility no longer uses. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
2025
Oct 10, 2025Re-Inspection1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Inspector's notes
Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFM) present at time of inspection. A CFM is required at all times of operation. Please obtain CFM prior to next routine inspection. 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
Oct 1, 2025Routine2 foundation1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with PIC 1) all food, equipment, linens and single use containers shall be stored 6 inches off the ground. 2) fix the hole in the ceiling in the back storage area and do not store food, equipment, linens or single use items under the hole. 3) Employee sick policy was discussed and to exclude employees that show signs of symptoms associated with Foodborne Illnesses.
Inspector's notes
Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFM) present at time of inspection. A CFM is required at all times of operation. Please obtain CFM prior to next routine inspection. 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
Inspector's notes
Observed at the hand wash sink at the front by the register to have the hot water valve at 54*F when turned on and the cold valve at 74*F when turned on. Discussed with PIC 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. Also observed empty food containers stored in the hand wash sink basin in the back of the facility PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. PIC relocated the food containers and the put in a maintenance request at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection 10-10-25
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed at the three compartment sink to have food debris on containers and utensils on the right side drainboard designed for air drying clean equipment. Also observed food debris on sheet trays in the compartment under the oven at the front food prep area. Discussed with PIC all equipment shall be stored away as clean to sight and touch. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the 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.
May 2, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with PIC 1) separate storage area shall store all foods, equipment and single use containers 6 inches off of the ground. 2) All items that are broken, not used or not pertinent to daily business shall not be stored onsite.
Inspector's notes
Observed hand wash sink in the back of the facility storing a full container of floor cleaner in the basin. Also observed no hand soap at the hand wash sink by the register. Per the Person in Charge(PIC) there is not an extra soap in the facility to stock the sink. PIC stated no food prepping will take place the rest of the day and the next shift incoming manager will bring in soap. PIC cleared out the basin in the back handwash sink at the time of inspection. Discussed with PIC 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: Corrected at time of inspection.
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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: 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.
2024
Nov 15, 2024Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed separated/missing caulking or organic matter on existing caulking at the all hand wash sinks and splash guards and the three compartment sink. Also observed the three compartment sink to have a rusty and white build up in the sink basins and drain board. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) all fixed equipment when not easily movable to properly clean shall be sealed with caulking to create a smooth and cleanable surface. Also discussed with PIC to fix/ replace / clean the three compart sink and drainboards and all equipment shall be cleaned and in good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation
Mar 19, 2024Routine1 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Report sent via email 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. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: A,Signer: Terrell Pete,Number of Employees: 1
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods >>>Observed plastic wall separated with hand wash sink attached partially to the wall next to the three compartment sink. Currently the dry wall behind the plastic wall covering is exposed to moisture. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) to have wall fixed by reattaching to the dry wall and re-caulk the sink to the wall. :
2023
Oct 13, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerNo certified food manager available onsite at time of inspection. Discussed that a CFM must always be available onsite to answer food safety questions for employees. No employee food handler information observed onsite. Ensure a CFM is always available onsite prior to the next routine inspection and retain all certificate records onsite.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report sent by email.Award: A,Signer: Terrel P.
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.
- 93Dairy QueenA7510 S Rural Rd · 40 m away
- 83Crepe BarB°7520 S Rural Rd · 60 m away
- 96Clockwork PizzaA7520 S Rural Rd · 60 m away
- 81Anaya's Fresh Mexican RestaurantB°7520 S Rural Rd · 60 m away
- 99Tempe Water and Ice StoreA7520 S Rural Rd · 60 m away
- 80Ike's Love & SandwichesB°7420 S Rural Rd · 90 m away
- 100Besties BakeshopA7420 S Rural Rd · 90 m away
- 99Sprouts Farmers MarketsA931 E Elliot Rd · 210 m away
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 →