Circle K
B°1953 E Southern Ave, Mesa 85204
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-09557
Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history6 on record
2026
Jul 23, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.
Inspector's notes
Observed handwashing station next to three compartment sink without any soap at time of inspection. Per PIC, that handwashing station is barely used by staff members. PIC restocked sink station with hand soap at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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. 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.
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.
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.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
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.
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4-903.11 (A) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles - Storing; Single-Use/Single-Service Items
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.
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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.
Inspector's notes
observed at the restrooms. paper towel was not provided. informed staff on duty. paper towel refilled. corrected.
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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.
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.
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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
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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- 98Syrup & SaltB°1221 S Gilbert Rd · 90 m away
- 99QuikTripA1956 E Southern Ave · 100 m away
- 97Black Rock Coffee BarA1132 S Gilbert Rd · 130 m away
- 100Burger KingA2024 E Southern Ave · 120 m away
- 87Dunkin #364146B2033 E Southern Ave · 140 m away
- 94The Broken Yolk CafeA°2034 E Southern Ave · 150 m away
- 98Mi AmigosA1264 S Gilbert Rd · 170 m away
Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →