Circle K
A1210 S Higley Rd, Mesa 85206
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-14581
Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history8 on record
2026
Sep 10, 2026Routine2 coreall corrected on siteA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed frozen boxes of pizzas stored directly on floor in walk-in freezer.
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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises Predefined Comment: Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. Items were rearanged at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed boxes of cups and lids stored directly on floor throughout the establishment. Please keep 6 inches from floor to prevent contamination. Items were rearranged at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of 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
Aug 27, 2026Routine2 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteC
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed hot dogs, sausage biscuit, fried chicken waffle and smoky cheddar sausage without a date mark in upright reach-in cooler. PIC stated items were from previous night and were date marked at time of inspection.
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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Predefined Comment: RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Addl Notes: Observed smoky cheddar sausage in upright reach-in cooler with an expiration date of 8/23 (4 days past discard date). Items were set aside to be discarded at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed sausage egg & cheese tornadoes with an expiration time of 9:29 AM (2 hours prior to inspection). PIC set aside to discard at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.19 (B1,3-4; C1,4-5) - Priority: Time as a Public Health Control; Temperature, Discarded. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.
Mar 6, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Aug 27, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 10, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed multiple soda nozzles with a heavy accumulation of microbial growth. PIC removed all nozzles and replaced them with clean ones. Food contact surfaces must be cleaned routinely to prevent bacterial growth. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of 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.
2024
Sep 5, 2024RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 7, 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.Inspection was emailed**Ongoing construction was occurring. Establishment is open and selling and holding TCS food items.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. 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)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.Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Charles
2023
Sep 25, 2023Routine1 coreA
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.Inspection was emailedOn July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. 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)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.Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Cynthia Kleinman
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Observed bacterial growth in the floor drain located in the back room by the soda tubes and walk in refrigerator. Please clean to prevent contamination. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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.
- 100Mind 24-7 HigleyA1138 S Higley Rd · 110 m away
- 94QuiznosA°5110 E Southern Ave · 150 m away
- 94Xavier's Casa ReynosoB5110 E Southern Ave · 150 m away
- 97Sandhu ChevronB1155 S Higley Rd · 150 m away
- 95Tacos y Huaraches El GordoA1155 S Higley Rd · 150 m away
- 96WienerschnitzelA1225 S Higley Rd · 200 m away
- 89Green Tea Chinese and Japanese CuisineB°1239 S Higley Rd · 200 m away
- 99Yogurtini / Rocky Mountain Chocolate FactoryA1239 S Higley Rd · 200 m away
Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →