Maricopa County, AZ

Circle K

Permit ID: FD-02139

Permit Type: E & D

15 W Southern Ave Tempe 85282

*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
ID

Violation Description

Violation Comments

Correct By
43
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored and used
Core-4-903.11(A) and (C), C: Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing; Single-Use/Single-Service Items.....Boxes of to-go cups and bag-in-box stored on the floor in the dry storage room. Manager moved items to proper storage, at least 6" above the floor.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
50
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Core-5-403.12, C: Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater.....Very heavy accumulation of frozen condensate/ice in the freezer, on the racks ceiling and on the floor. Please maintain area clean and repair if unit is not properly running.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Core-6-201.16, C: Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings....A hole has been cut into the ceiling in the restroom, adjacent to the dish washing area, exposing the rafters and insulation. Please repair.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Inspection Comments

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had no Priority, no Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Emailed report to the store address. Reviewed requirement that a currently certified food manager should present whenever food is handled. 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-181.


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.
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