Maricopa County, AZ

Circle K

Permit ID: FD-00668

Permit Type: E & D

2196 E Apache Blvd Tempe 85281

*PRIORITY VIOLATION is a major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury.
NA means not available. See detailed inspection reports for additional information.
Grade
Priority Violation *
Cutting Edge Participant
Not Participating
0

Violation Description

Violation Comments

Correct By
08
Adequate hand washing facilities supplied & accessible
Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: 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. >>> Observed a handwashing sink next to the cold-brew self-serve station without proper drying provisions. Handwashing stations must remain stocked with disposable towels, or a hand drying device such as an air-knife system or heated hand drying available for employees to utilize. Instructed employee to restock paper towels.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
36
Insects, rodents, & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence---Observed a 30+ ants within the Test Kitchen, along the back wall of the personnel reach-in cooler. Ants made an exit hole in the wall in the back storage room. All permitted food establishments must maintain premises free of insects and pests. Instructed person in charge (PIC), to have establishment serviced by a certified pest applicator.
Correct Prior To Reinspection
Inspection Comments

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation and 0 Core Violations on this inspection. Per the Person in Charge (PIC), the Test Kitchen has not been used in 5 years. Re-inspection scheduled for 12/1/2022. Inspection conducted with RS #1225 Inspection report emailed to Assistant Manager. No County legal action will result from this inspection.


Definitions
Priority violation is a major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury.
e.g. - Food employees do not properly wash hands when required
Priority foundation violation is a minor violation that does not directly contribute to an increased risk of foodborne illness but failure to correct this violation may lead to the occurrence of a priority violation.
e.g.- Hand washing soap and paper towels not available at hand wash sink (may lead directly to food employees not properly washing hands when required)
Core violation is a minor violation that relates to general maintenance and sanitation.
e.g. -No sign reminding employees to wash hands
Verification Visits are inspections of establishments enrolled in the MCESD Cutting Edge Program, which requires an enhanced food safety program and ongoing demonstration of active managerial control. Verification Visit inspections found in compliance with Cutting Edge program requirements receive an “A” grade.
The matrix below has been used to grade food inspections under the voluntary grading system starting on October 14, 2011.