PlateScore

Circle K

A

1953 E Southern Ave, Mesa 85204

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-09557

Score based on 5 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

99
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

Compare with another

Score over time

100060202420252026Feb 12, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 23, 2024 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Feb 21, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 13, 2025 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Feb 18, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history5 on record

2026

Feb 18, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.

2025

Aug 13, 2025Routine3 coreA

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

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

observed some food trays placed in contact with back room. discussed with staff on duty. please ensure food equipment are stored in a designated area/shelf to minimize contamination. staff placed on a designated shelf. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Show full county text

3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

#45 — Single-Use/Single-Service Articles; Properly Stored, UsedCore4-903.11

Inspector's notes

observed some open boxes of Styrofoam cups placed on the floor in the back room. discussed with staff . please ensure single service containers are stored in a clean /dry place. use of a designated shelf. reviewed, Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Show full county text

4-903.11 (A) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles - Storing; Single-Use/Single-Service Items

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-602.13

Inspector's notes

observed some debris , build up in the back room, near the ware washing basins and the soda bag in the box shelves. frequency of floor cleaning reviewed, Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Show full county text

4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces

Feb 21, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

2024

Jul 23, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB°

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

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

observed at the restrooms. paper towel was not provided. informed staff on duty. paper towel refilled. corrected.

Show full county text

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. Predefined Comment: PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection. 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.

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Inspector's notes

observed accumulation of debris in the walk-in cooler floors as well as the back room, near the 3 compartment basins. also heavy accumulation of dust on the self service front coolers. showed pic. frequency of cleaning reviewed.

Show full county text

Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. 4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils

Feb 12, 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.report emailed. 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.Review Complete: CHECKED,Award: A,Signer: Adam-staff in charge,Review Notes: QA-RLC corrected violations left as select at EHS request

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 →