Circle K
A5601 E Bell Rd, Scottsdale 85254
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-70305
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.
Score over time
Inspection history7 on record
2026
Aug 13, 2026Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed abundant buildup and dried splatter inside the microwave. Informed person in charge that microwaves, including the roof, should be cleaned at least every 24 hours. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.12 - Core: Cooking and Baking 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Mar 9, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Nov 3, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed date marking for opened ready to eat time/temperature controlled for safety foods with the person in charge.
Inspector's notes
No employee with supervisory and management responsibility with the authority to direct and control food preparation that is deemed a certified food protection manager (CFPM) was present at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. Assistant manager is waiting for their CFPM certification to be delivered and manager was not present at time of inspection. Keep certification accessible for health inspections, correct prior to the 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
Apr 28, 2025Routine1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed brown and red residue on interior surface of multiple soda fountain nozzles. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Discussed cleaning frequency of soda fountain nozzles with person in charge. Instructed person in charge to clean soda nozzles as frequently as necessary to prevent the accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Repeat Violation: 2nd.
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Repeat Violation 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.
2024
Aug 5, 2024Routine2 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
No employee with supervisory and management responsibility with the authority to direct and control food preparation that is deemed a certified food protection manager (CFPM) was present 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed brown and red residue on interior of multiple soda fountain nozzles. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Discussed cleaning frequency of soda fountain nozzles with person in charge. Corrective Action: Correct prior to 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.
Feb 16, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Routine inspection report emailed to the person in charge. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department began 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,-Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)- Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)-Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)-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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: A,Signer: Anna K
2023
Aug 17, 2023Routine1 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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Routine inspection report emailed to the person in charge. 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824Embargo Lbs: 2,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Kenneth P,Food Manager Licenses: 1
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding. At time of inspection observed pork vegetable egg rolls/ 76 °F and southwest chicken tornados/73 °F on hot holding rollers. After discussion with the staff it was determined that the hot holding rollers were not turned on prior to use. The time the foods were reheated/prepared were not known. The prep logs did not include start time/temperature for the eggrolls and tornados. The egg rolls and taquitos were discarded at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a control all TCS food shall be maintained at 135°F or higher. 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.
- 100Benedict's CafeA5555 E Bell Rd · 100 m away
- 92TJ's Pizza and WingsA°5555 E Bell Rd · 100 m away
- 100Copper Canyon Elementary SchoolA+17650 N 54th St · 920 m away
- 96St. Bernadette Roman Catholic Parish/St John XXIII Catholic SchoolA16245 N 60th St · 970 m away
- 100North Ranch Elementary SchoolA+16406 N 61st Pl · 1.1 km away
- 99Rancho Solano Preparatory SchoolA5656 E Greenway Rd · 1.5 km away
- 97Dutch Bros CoffeeA°6235 E Bell Rd · 1.3 km away
- 88Arena Sports GrillA6245 E Bell Rd · 1.4 km 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 →