Circle K
A5150 E Van Buren St, Phoenix 85008
Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD2405647
Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 18, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history7 on record
2026
Jul 30, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jan 8, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Oct 2, 2025Re-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. Observed walk-in cooler maintaining cold holding temperature less than 41F. Observed all TCS food items stored in walk-in cooler had internal temperatures less than 41F.
Sep 22, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed TCS food items with internal temperature between 49-53F stored in the large walk-in cooler. TCS foods included milk, bacon, butter, deli sandwiches, and breakfast sandwiches. The person in charge stated the food items had been in the walk-in cooler for more than 4 hours. Improper cold holding items were embargoed at the 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. Predefined Comment: 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. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed walk-in cooler with minimum ambient temperature of 51-55F as measured by inspector min/max theremometer. The person in charge stated the walk-in cooler malfunctioned over night and a work order for service has been placed. TCS food items stored in the walk in cooler had internal temperatures between 49-53F.
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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. Predefined Comment: 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.
Apr 23, 2025Routine3 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB
Inspection report emailed to the contact on file at the completion of inspection. Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Discussed vomit and diarrheal event cleanup and procedures with person i charge(PIC). Person in charge did not demonstrate knowledge of clean-up procedures and could not locate or present written procedures at time of inspection. Discussed with PIC the importance of being prepared for vomit and diarrheal events in order to prevent outbreak of illness. Maricopa county vomit and diarrheal procedures provided alongside report for use by the establishment. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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2-501.11 - Priority Foundation: Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Predefined Comment: Written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is required onsite at all times.
Inspector's notes
Observed open Styrofoam cup of liquid, salad, and backpack stored on top of canned beverages in the walk-in cooler. Employee claimed the items as their personal belongings and immediately moved the belongings into the designated personal item storage. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco Predefined Comment: PIC moved employee consumables to the designated area and will retrain on proper eating, drinking, and tobacco use. Observed open Styrofoam cup of liquid, salad, and backpack stored on top of canned beverages in the walk-in cooler. Employee claimed the items as their personal belongings and immediately moved the belongings into the designated personal item storage. Predefined Comment: PIC moved employee consumables to the designated area and will retrain on proper eating, drinking, and tobacco use.
Inspector's notes
Observed two handwashing sinks on the eastern wall of the building, next to the Ready to Eat (RTE) and self-serve food without disposable hand towels for drying hands. PIC was notified and paper towels were supplied at the time of the inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: 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. Predefined Comment: 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. Predefined Comment: PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. 6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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. Addl Notes: Observed no hand soap in the men's restroom at the time of inspection. PIC was notified and hand soap was immediately supplied. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: PIC provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed men's toilet stall without available toilet paper. PIC was notified and toilet paper was immediately supplied. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-302.11 - Priority Foundation: Toilet Tissue, Availability
2024
Dec 10, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this 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.
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- 87Arizona Humane SocietyB°5501 E Van Buren St · 750 m away
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- 95Mamas Pizza HouseA326 N 48th St · 770 m away
- 997-ElevenA4748 E Van Buren St · 770 m away
Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 18, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →