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Circle K

1145 W Main St, Mesa 85201

Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-00806

Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

97
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Jul 25, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 1, 2024 — Routine — score 65 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Feb 5, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 20, 2024 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Oct 1, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 30, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 18, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 28, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 1, 2026 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)98
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Jul 1, 2026Routine2 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed build-up of organic matter on the soda nozzles at time of inspection. Discussed with PIC about cleaning procedures and frequency at time of inspection. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. 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.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed build-up of ice around the condenser in the walk-in freezer at time of inspection. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

Jan 28, 2026RoutinecleanA

See INSP-139532-2025 for Responsible Party Signature.No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Jul 18, 2025Routine1 coreA

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

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed the latch for the door for the beverage cooler in disrepair and excessive ice buildup around the door. Employee removed excessive ice and Manager will put in repair order for latch. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

Jan 30, 2025RoutinecleanA°

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

2024

Oct 1, 2024Re-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. printed report

Sep 20, 2024Routine1 foundationB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed and will re-inspect for knats will re-inspect 9/30/2024

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-501.111

Inspector's notes

Large amount of live knats in back area by three compartment sink Will re-inspect Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence

Feb 5, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°

printed reportThe 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.Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Kimmeshia Williams

Feb 1, 2024Routine2 priority1 foundationC°

Re-inspection walk in February 5 2024printed reportThe 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.Embargo form preparedThis establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Signer: Kimmeshia Williams,Embargo Lbs: 125,Award: Not Participating

#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. Observed the following food items cold holding at internal temperature of 48-49 deg F in a walk in unit that was holding at >41 deg F. Bacon, Sausage,egg salad,turkey,ham,chicken salad sandwiches, turkey breast wraps,tuna,Italian pepperoni sub sandwiches, roast beef, ham and turkey sub sandwiches, yogurt and cheese,hamburgers, sausage and BBQ pork sandwiches and milk assorted varieties. Manager informed these food items had been holding in walk in since the night prior and removed from retail sale. Embargo form was prepared. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-202.12

PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-202.12, P: Conditions of Use-Observed two quat sanitizer spray bottles manager informed is used for sanitizing food contact surfaces at a concentration of >400 ppm. Manager prepared fresh and adjusted sanitizer to the required 200-400 ppm during inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: 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. Observed the left side of the large walk holding temperature at 47.4 deg F (according to the min/max thermometer) for the left side of the walk in fans. TCS food was discarded or redirected to beer and beverage walk that was holding <41 deg F. Will re-inspect Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

2023

Jul 25, 2023Routine1 coreA°

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.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Signer: Michael White,Award: Not Participating

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

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Observed a large amount of organic debris in several of the floor drains. Clean frequently. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →