Circle K

Inspector's notes

Observed hot water handle at back handsink difficult to turn, but still supplying hot water. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Also discussed installing soap dispenser to wall with person in charge. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Inspector's notes

No test strips were available onsite at time of inspection. Employee stated that they did not know where they are located. Informed PIC that test strips for the sanitize used with food contact surfaces need to be obtained prior to reinspection on 06/20/2025. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 06/20/2025.

Inspector's notes

Observed the hot water handle on the hand sink unable to turn, allowing only a trickle of water temping at 71*F to flow. Informed employee that there needs to be hot water provided at the hand sink prior to reinspection on 06/20/2025. Hot and cold water under pressure is required at all sink fixtures. Provide adequate hot water at all sink fixtures prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 06/20/2025.

Inspector's notes

Employee stated that they are not in charge at the beginning of the inspection and that the manager had left. Employee was unable to answer questions regarding the procedure and location of objects related to sanitizing of food contact surfaces. Informed employee that there needs to be a person-in-charge onsite at all times. A person-in-charge is required onsite at all times, must demonstrate adequate knowledge, and perform all duties as required. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 06/20/2025.

Inspector's notes

Observed the hand sink in the back to be missing hand drying provisions. Informed employee that the hand sink needs to always be stocked with soap and hand towels. Napkins were provided as hand drying provisions at time of inspection. There were no paper towels available onsite at time of inspection. Discussed with employee that they need to obtain paper towels. 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. Hand drying provisions for handwash sink were provided at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed establishment has no sanitizer for their food contact surfaces. Employee stated that they do not know where the sanitizer is located. Informed employee that sanitizer needs to be available at all times to be able to sanitize food contact surfaces. Obtain sanitizer prior to reinspection on 06/12/2025. Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 06/12/2025.

Inspector's notes

No test strips were available onsite at time of inspection. Employee stated that they did not know where they are located. Informed PIC that test strips for the sanitize used with food contact surfaces need to be obtained prior to reinspection on 06/20/2025. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 06/20/2025.

Inspector's notes

Observed the hot water handle on the hand sink unable to turn, allowing only a trickle of water temping at 71*F to flow. Informed employee that there needs to be hot water provided at the hand sink prior to reinspection on 06/20/2025. Hot and cold water under pressure is required at all sink fixtures. Provide adequate hot water at all sink fixtures prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 06/20/2025.

Inspector's notes

Observed TCS food products in the reach in fridge with temperature ranging from 44*F-48*F. These products include milk, bacon, yogurt parfaits, butter, various breakfast sandwiches containing egg, meat, and cheese, perishable fruit juices, deli meat and cheese snack sticks, snack trays containing cheddar cheese, steak burritos, steak and cheddar sandwiches, buffalo and barbeque chicken. PIC stated that these items had either been placed in the unit the day before or at two o'clock in the morning after a delivery. Informed PIC that items had been in the unit for longer than four hours and need to be discarded. PIC discarded all items at time of inspection and all items were embargoed. The unit was holding an ambient air temperature of 43.7*F, measured using min/max thermometer. PIC stated that the unit has a part being replaced in a few days. PIC agreed to not use the unit until it can properly cold hold TCS food products at 41*F or below. 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. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: 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. ------ Observed the back hand sink blocked by a broken plastic piece from a paper towel dispenser. Discussed that all hand sinks must always be available and used for no other purpose than handwashing. The PIC removed the obstructing items at the time of inspection. Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: 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. ------ No accessible hand soap observed in the restroom. PIC stated the pump was broken. Discussed the importance of having all hand sinks supplied with hot water, soap and paper towels within arm’s reach to support proper handwashing. The PIC had the sink supplied with soap at the time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection