Circle K
A2011 S Ellsworth Rd, Mesa 85209
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-65753
Score based on 8 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 history9 on record
2026
Aug 13, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted. Inspection report emailed.
Mar 2, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.
2025
Jul 16, 2025Routine1 priorityB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed wrapped hot dogs in upright reach-in cooler with an internal temperature of 56*F. According to PIC, shift smart employee had previously semi cooked hot dogs and moved to reach-in cooler to cool for service next day. Hot dogs were tightly wrapped in a bakery pan liner enclosed in plastic bin for more than 4 hours and were discarded at time of inspection. Discussed approved cooling methods with PIC.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Predefined Comment: Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling.
Jan 16, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Jul 30, 2024Re-Inspection1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Establishment underwent remodel and continues to serve and handle open food operations
Inspector's notes
Observed two roof leaks near main entrance area and freezer. A bucket was being used to collect water. Management provided a service request that was previously submitted prior to inspection and are awaiting repairs to be completed. Please repair prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
Jul 30, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB
Predefined Comment: Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.Establishment underwent remodel and continues to serve and handle open food operations. Establishment completed a remodel, installing new tiles and plumbing fixtures throughout store. A new mop sink was installed in back of establishment, with all new FRP without prior approval. Handwashing sinks had been previously removed. Remodel plans must be submitted to the Department for approval. Please visit https://maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home to submit plans.maricopa.gov/
Inspector's notes
Observed western omelet, sausage, eggs and cheese biscuit, ham, eggs cheese croissant, Italian Panini, Canadian bacon biscuit, brunch biscuit, sausage double, cheese and beer pretzel burger, Angus burger, pack of rib sandwich, beef cheeseburger, chicken and Swiss and ham and Swiss with an internal temperature of 56-60*F in the walk-in cooler. According to PIC, food had been previously frozen and thawed in the walk-in cooler for a day. All TCS foods were discarded 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed walk-in cooler holding ambient air temperature of 56*F. According to management, walk-in cooler has been down for 1 week prior to inspection and provided a service ticket that had been previously submitted. Repairs have not been completed and walk-in cooler is being used to store and thaw TCS foods. New food order will arrive on 7.31 and foods will be moved to freezer until repairs are completed and walk-in cooler is functional. Walk-in cooler must be repaired before 7.31.24. Observed walk-in cooler holding ambient air temperature of 56*F. According to management, walk-in cooler has been down for 1 week prior to inspection and provided a service ticket that had been previously submitted. Repairs have not been completed and walk-in cooler is being used to store and thaw TCS foods. New food order will arrive on 7.31 and foods will be moved to freezer until repairs are completed and walk-in cooler is functional. Walk-in cooler must be repaired before 7.31.24.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.
Inspector's notes
Observed two roof leaks near main entrance area and freezer. A bucket was being used to collect water. Management provided a service request that was previously submitted prior to inspection and are awaiting repairs to be completed. Please repair prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
Feb 27, 2024Routine2 foundation1 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation and 1 Core Violations on this inspection.Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.OF NOTE: Establishment is currently under construction/remodel and remains open for customers. The establishment will need to submit for a remodel to the Department with-in 5 days via the following link:https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Food-Establishment-Permit-Application-Pe-307Emailed reportReview Complete: CHECKED,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Malia Tunai,Review Notes: QA - TH (legal - also added comment about submitting with-in 5 days)
Priority Foundation-5-203.11, Pf: Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities. 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. Handwashing sink has been removed from food prep area due to construction/remodel. At least 1 handwashing sink, or a number necessary for their convenient use by employees is required. Please re-install. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Priority Foundation-4-301.12 (A-B), Pf: Manual Warewashing, Sink Compartment Requirements; 3 Compartment Sink Shall be Provided; Adequately Sized. 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. Observed no three compartment sink in store at time of inspection. According to manager, new three compartment sink will be installed after all FRP has been replaced in storage room. Must re-install when conducting food prep service. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-6-101.11, C: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas FRP has been removed from area where handwashing sink is missing in food prep area. Please place FRP in any high moisture areas. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Aug 8, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a B Grade and had one Priority, no Priority Foundation and no Core violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed report to the store address.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.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager. No certified manager present . A CFM is required to be present whenever food is handled.Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 3,Signer: Josh Tercell
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Disposition..........Two boxes of hot dogs in the front reach-in misdated and still available for service 6 days past required discard. Embargoed, manager 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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of 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.
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- 89Yogi's GrillB°2043 S Ellsworth Rd · 140 m away
- 91Wendy'sA+2056 S Ellsworth Rd · 140 m away
- 94Rudy's BurritosA9221 E Baseline Rd · 170 m away
- 84Morning Glory RestaurantA9221 E Baseline Rd · 170 m away
- 93SubwayA9221 E Baseline Rd · 170 m away
- 95Taco BellB9315 E Baseline Rd · 160 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 →