Circle K
A1154 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Mesa 85201
Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-02497
Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history6 on record
2026
Jul 13, 2026Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed 3-compartment sink detaching from the wall at time of inspection. Discussed with PIC about resealing sink at time of inspection. Observed holes in the wall around dish area. Discussed with PIC about sealing holes at time of inspection. Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
Feb 2, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.
2025
Jun 30, 2025Routine2 priority1 foundation1 coreC°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed report
Inspector's notes
Observed several floors drains with an accumulation of organic debris. Clean frequently to minimize contamination. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Inspector's notes
Observed a spray bottle containing quat sanitizer that is used for wiping food and nonfood contact surfaces at a concentration of >400 ppm. Manager prepared fresh and adjusted the concentration to within the required specification. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-202.12 (A-B) - Priority: Conditions of Use
Inspector's notes
Observed one of the reach in unit in the food service area holding temperature at 59.1 deg F. All TCS food cold holding in unit was discarded or redirected to alternate units. Currently there is no TCS food cold holding in unit. Manager has placed work order for repair. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed "Naked" brand juice cold holding at internal temperature of 58 deg F in a reach in unit that was holding >41 deg F. Manager removed juice from retail sale during inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at 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.
Jan 28, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed
Inspector's notes
Observed back employee hand sink blocked by several large boxes. Employee removed boxes from the front of the hand sink. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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.
2024
Aug 29, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
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Inspector's notes
Observed Naked Brand juice cold holding at internal temperature of 51 deg F in a reach in unit that was holding >41 deg F. Manager informed the juice was moved from the walk-in unit a short time prior and redirected back to walk in unit. Corrective Action: Corrected at 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed one of the reach in units in the retail area holding temperature at 51 deg F (according to the min/max thermometer). TCS food cold holding in unit was re-directed to walk in Manager submitted a repair. Currently there is no TCS food items cold holding in unit. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Jan 31, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
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.Embargo form preparedNo County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Signer: Evangeline Francisco,Embargo Lbs: 10,Award: Not Participating
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. "Naked" brand juice in assorted varieties internal temperature at 48-49 deg F cold holding in a reach in unit that was holding >41 deg F. Manager informed the juice had been in unit since the night prior and discarded. All TCS food items held cold must maintain <41 deg F at all times. Embargo form prepared. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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. One of the reach in units cold holding TCS food items was holding temperature at 47.2 deg F (according to the min/max thermometer). All TCS food items have been removed from this unit. Manager has submitted a work order. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of 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 →