Circle K
A2011 S Ellsworth Rd, Mesa 85209
Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-65779
Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
We last checked the county record 8 days ago (Sep 16, 2026). Any inspection since then would not appear here yet.
Score over time
Inspection history7 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 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed ice build up on floor in walk-in freezer. Technician was on site making repairs to freezer at time of inspection. Please remove ice build up prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Jan 16, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Jul 30, 2024RoutinecleanA
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.
Feb 27, 2024Routine2 coreA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 2 Core Violations on this inspection..OF NOTE: Establishment is currently under construction for remodel. All open food operations have been on pause until further notice. 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-307. Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.Emailed reportThe 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.Award: Not Participating,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA - TH (legal - also added comment about submitting with-in 5 days),Signer: Malia Tunai
Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Observed several packaged products full of dust debris from construction/remodel at store. Store is remaining open during all hours of construction and instructed PIC to dust all pre-packaged foods before selling to customers. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-6-201.13, C: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed Observed all new FRP in back room, with new mop sink installed. All flooring is missing cove base. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Aug 8, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had no 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.Signer: Josh Tercell,Award: A
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.
- 93McDonald'sA°2035 S Ellsworth Rd · 50 m away
- 100Starbucks CoffeeA2043 S Ellsworth Rd · 140 m away
- 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 16, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →