Circle K
A15535 W Mcdowell Rd, Goodyear 85395
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-66342
Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history10 on record
2026
Jul 9, 2026Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed dispensers in coffee station with stains and residue. Ensure to detail clean and sanitize all coffee station nozzles, dispensers and counters. Discussed to ensure regular cleaning in self-service areas including inside of microwaves. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-204.13 (A-D) - Core: Dispensing Equipment, Protection of Equipment and Food
Feb 27, 2026RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Jul 28, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 18, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed replacing cove base section near the mop sink with store manager.
Inspector's notes
Observed accumulation of dirt, dust, and other organic matter/debris along the floor sink, underneath the Bag-In-Box (BIB) racks, and corners of the soda fountain BIB room. The establishment shall clean the physical premises at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of organic debris and prevent the attraction of pests. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
2024
Jul 29, 2024Routine1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.-Establishment is not using the F'Real Machine at this time. Establishment is awaiting repairs for the unit.-Discussed cleaning frequency of food contact surfaces with manager.
Inspector's notes
Observed a garbage dumpster located behind the establishment with a corroded bottom beginning to leak fluid. All receptacles for refuse shall be maintain in good repair to prevent the conveyance of sewage onto the ground and to prevent the attraction/harborage of pests. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-501.111 - Core: Area, Enclosures and Receptacles, Good Repair
Mar 19, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected. Establishment has developed policy for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing the F'real frozen dessert machine spindle every 4 hours.Inspection rights accepted by Emily O. Report e-mailed.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: Emily Ornelas,Embargo Lbs: 0,Award: Re-Inspection
Mar 1, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Visited establishment to discuss F'real machine and variance requirements with store manager Mike. Establishment has not submitted variance application as of 3/1/24. Per manager, store will develop clean-in-place policy for every 4 hours for F'real machine spindle in the short term. Manager would still like to apply for variance. Provided application resources and store's stipulation letter describing variance requirement via e-mail. Re-inspection is still tentatively scheduled for March 14, 2024.No County legal action will result from this advisory visit. Advisory report e-mailed.
Feb 29, 2024Re-Inspection1 foundationB°
Upon re-inspection, not all violations have been corrected.Inspection rights accepted by Angela S. Report e-mailed.Re-inspection will occur on March 14, 2024.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: Angela S,Embargo Lbs: 0,Award: Re-Inspection
Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-3-502.11, Pf: Variance Requirement. 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. Establishment is currently using 4th-generation F'Real frozen dessert machine and has not been washing, rinsing, and sanitizing the food contact spindle every 4 hours as required for time-and-temperature control for safety (TCS) food contact surfaces. Per person in charge (PIC), establishment relies on unit's self-cleaning process and conducts a clean-in-place procedure every 24 hours. 10-Day Re-Inspection - please submit an application for a variance for alternative cleaning frequency or provide in writing a cleaning process to wash, rinse, and sanitize the spindle every 4 hours. Re-inspection will occur on or before March 14, 2024. Repeat Violations: 2nd,Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Feb 7, 2024Routine1 foundationB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority and 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Emily O. Report e-mailed.Please apply for a variance for the 4th-generation F'Real machine alternative cleaning schedule within 10 business days (February 22, 2024) or provide information in writing regarding a cleaning procedure to wash, rinse, and sanitize the removable food contact spindle every 4 hours. Provided application link via e-mail.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.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Signer: Emily O
Priority Foundation-3-502.11, Pf: Variance Requirement. 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. Establishment is currently using 4th-generation F'Real frozen dessert machine and has not been washing, rinsing, and sanitizing the food contact spindle every 4 hours as required for time-and-temperature control for safety (TCS) food contact surfaces. Per person in charge (PIC), establishment relies on unit's self-cleaning process and conducts a clean-in-place procedure every 24 hours. 10-Day Re-Inspection - please submit an application for a variance for alternative cleaning frequency or provide in writing a cleaning process to wash, rinse, and sanitize the spindle every 4 hours. Re-inspection will occur on or before February 22, 2024. :
2023
Aug 9, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Melynda M. Report e-mailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Embargo Lbs: 0,Award: A,Signer: Melynda McKnight
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 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →