Circle K
A2012 W Southern Ave, Mesa 85202
Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-16740
Score based on 8 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history8 on record
2026
Jun 12, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.No violations noted at time of inspection.
Jan 29, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.
2025
Nov 4, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
See INSP-118400-2025 for Responsible Party Signature.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed half and half and coffee creamer with internal temperatures at 56*F when measured with a probe thermometer. PIC stated the foods had been in the dispenser all day. Ambient air temp observed at 47*F when a min/max thermometer. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. 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. PIC placed an out of order sign on the machine and stated it would not be used until repaired/replaced. 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.
Jun 16, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.
2024
Dec 9, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.F'REAL blender was in use at the time of inspection and logs observed in compliance but PIC was unaware of cleaning procedure or frequency. Discussed variance requirements with PIC:-Use of the alternate cleaning and sanitization schedule is limited to the FRLB4 blender. -The F¶REAL blender shall undergo a two part cleaning cycle:a. Once every 24 hours, the blender shall undergo cleaning and sanitization by activating the internal automated high temperature cleaning and sanitization cycle. b. Once every 7 days, a manual cleaning and sanitization using the submitted and approved cleaning process shall be conducted. -Logs shall be maintained that verify the two part cleaning cycle has been completed in accordance with the approved cleaning frequency. -During the weekly manual cleaning process, verification of the calibration of the high temperature sanitization shall be conducted by use of heat sensitive indicators, which shall be maintained with the weekly logs. -These logs shall be retained on premises for at least 180 days. -During the weekly manual cleaning process, the interior of the blender shall be inspected for hard water deposit buildup. If necessary, the blender shall undergo descaling to remove any observed buildup. -At all times the interior, food contact surfaces shall be maintained clean to sight and touch.
Jul 1, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.
Jan 3, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.A copy of the report was emailed to the manager.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Re-Inspection,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Ray K.
2023
Dec 8, 2023Routine1 foundationB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. A re-inspection will take place on 12/15/2023 to ensure priority foundation violation #36 has been corrected. A copy of the report was emailed to the manager.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Liz Romero
Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence ------ Observed an accumulation of 30+ live drain flies the soda machines and soda bibs. PIC stated a work order had been placed on a leaking soda line which attracted the flies. Discussed proper drain maintenance to eliminate pest harborage conditions. Must obtain licensed pest control prior to re-inspection on 12/15/2022 to eliminate drain fly issue. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
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