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Circle K

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13012 W Indian School Rd, Litchfield Park 85340

Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-65778

Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

99
Excellent

Litchfield Park restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 14, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 28, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 1, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 6, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 2, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 13, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 31, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Jul 31, 2026RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.

Mar 13, 2026RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Jun 2, 2025Routine1 coreA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--Legal Process

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Wall surfaces of walk-in cooler have build-up residues.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. **2nd Consecutive Violation

Jan 6, 2025Routine1 coreA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Adequate handwashing sinks, properly supplied and Accessible

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Wall surfaces of walk-in cooler have build-up residues.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

2024

Aug 1, 2024Routine1 coreA°

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No Certified Food Protection Manager on site at time of 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. Provide a CFPM during operating times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Feb 28, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper cold holding temperaturesProvided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)"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."No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Embargo Lbs: 7,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Jacob Adams

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

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. TCS foods (i.e. - coffee creamer and butter) found in walk-in cooler at an internal temperature of 68*F; ambient air temperature of unit at 68*F. Cold holding of TCS foods must be held at 41*F or below. TCS foods were embargoed (see embargo sheet). ---------- TCS foods removed from service and placed at front counter at time of inspection. Do not use unit to house TCS foods until unit can maintain TCS foods at an internal temperature of 41*F or below. Per PIC, work order for unit has been made. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Aug 14, 2023Routine1 coreA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper date marking & dispositionProvided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)"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."No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Michele Banta

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Walls, ceiling and fan grates of walk-in beverage cooler has build up of residues. Clean surfaces at a frequency to prevent build up. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine 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 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →